Den of Thieves (novel)

Den of Thieves
Author(s)	Julia Golding
Series	Cat Royal
Genre(s)	Young Adult fiction
Publisher	Roaring Brook Press
Publication date	April 28, 2009
Pages	432
ISBN	1596434449
Preceded by	Cat among the Pigeons
Followed by	Cat O'Nine Tails

Den of Thieves is the third book in the "Cat Royal" series written by Julia Golding. In this story the protagonist, Cat, becomes homeless, travels to Paris, dances with an old French man and becomes a spy.

Plot

In this third installment, Mr Sheridan, the theater owner decides that Drury Lane is in need of a refurbishing so he intends to close it down for a few years. Because of this, many of the servants and actors have to leave and find work elsewhere, including Cat. Her friend Pedro is going with the Signor, and Cat is too proud to ask anyone for help. Due to this she is left in the streets and falls prey to a book selling fraud.

Later she is rescued by Frank and Mr Sheridan. Mr Sheridan decides to send her to Paris to work as a spy, as he thinks she's perfect for the job. So Cat travels to Paris under the pretence of a girl learning ballet, and hates it. She and Frank are soon tangled up in a revolt. They manage to escape, but the thieves have taken their money and clothes.