Henry "Monty" Montague is heading out on his Grand Tour of Europe with his best friend Percy. It's meant to be one last hurrah for Monty and Percy before he settles down to estate management with his father. However, his father is using it to punish Monty for being a little too interested in boys. So Monty sets out for Paris with Percy, his sister and their leader. But Monty can't seem to keep out of trouble. He gets caught naked at Versailles, steals a locked box, is chased by an angry baron, set on by highwaymen, poisoned, and attacked by pirates -- all while bringing everything he knew about life and love into question.
I would recommend this book to teens who enjoy romance, adventure, or historical fiction as it combines all three genres seamlessly together. The main character of Monty goes on a literal and emotional journey throughout the book as he discovers what love means to him. He also learns what is most important to him. The author also includes several notes at the end of the book on the grand tour, politics of the time, epilepsy, and queer culture through history.
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