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The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies

Written by: Alison Goodman
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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A Washington Post Best Mystery Novel of 2023

A high society amateur detective at the heart of Regency London uses her wits and invisibility as an ‘old maid’ to protect other women in a new and fiercely feminist historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman.

Lady Augusta Colebrook, “Gus,” is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life, and tired of being dismissed at the age of forty-two. She and her twin sister, Julia, who is grieving her dead betrothed, need a distraction. One soon presents itself: to rescue their friend’s goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband.

The sisters set out to Caroline’s country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. In the scuffle, Gus accidentally shoots and injures the ruffian, only to discover he is Lord Evan Belford, an acquaintance from their past who was charged with murder and exiled to Australia twenty years ago. What follows is a high adventure full of danger, clever improvisation, heart-racing near misses, and a little help from a revived and rather charming Lord Evan.

Back in London, Gus can’t stop thinking about her unlikely (not to mention handsome) comrade-in-arms. She is convinced Lord Evan was falsely accused of murder, and she is going to prove it. She persuades Julia to join her in a quest to help Lord Evan, and others in need—society be damned! And so begins the beguiling secret life and adventures of the Colebrook twins.
Detective Fiction Historical Mystery Regency Romance Romance Women Sleuths Women's Fiction Heartfelt Crime
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This book was so good that halfway through I started to worry it would finish too soon. It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time. Not only was the writing brilliant, but the narration was outstanding. I hope there will be a sequel! Or at least a film adaptation.

I couldn’t stop listening!

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I couldn't listen to it fast enough! The characters are incredibly well developed, and Goodman takes you in to some dark corners of 18th century London, shining a light on how treacherous society was for women.

Excellent Historical Fiction

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I loved this novel. It was engaging, well-written and beautifully performed. I can't wait to hear about the next adventures of the Ill-Mannered Ladies!

I need the next installment!

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this is a very fast paced book with great characters and story line. the narrator did a fantastic job.

exciting

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The story was fantastic and the narration phenomenal! I sped through this one a little too quickly and think I might need to listen to it again while waiting for the next book. Great characters.- I'm fully invested!

Anxious for the next book!

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