The Ears Have It, by Rebecca Connolly, tells the tale of Emmeline Bartlett. By day, she teaches girls at a finishing school; however, in the darkness of night, Emmeline is making her way around the cobblestone streets of London. She is gathering information to use under a pseudonym, to inform the public of the evil deeds taking place in their fair city!
One evening, as Emmeline is being pursued by some rough characters, she literally runs into Theodora de Vickers y Mendoza. As their actual names are not initially exchanged, they simply go by their nicknames, Captain and Ears. Theo had originally come to England to help build up his family's business, but now he has changed his focus. Helping look out for the children, living in poverty, on the streets of London!
The evening before Emmeline must return to school, she and Theo meet in a place you never would have expected. This tale will end in a very interesting way, full of talk of spies and all that entails!