The Penultimate Peril, the twelfth book in A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket, follows the Baudelaire orphans—Violet, Klaus, and Sunny—as they go undercover at the mysterious Hotel Denouement. Tasked with identifying who among the guests are villains and who are volunteers in the secret organization V.F.D., the children face moral dilemmas and increasing uncertainty about right and wrong. As they navigate a web of deception, codes, and disguises, their choices lead to unintended consequences, including a tragic fire and the escape of the evil Count Olaf. The story builds intense suspense, setting the stage for the series’ final installment.
