Historical Fiction
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies
2023·464 pages
Regency-era twin sisters secretly aid abused women through daring adventures, mixing mystery, danger, and slow-burn romance.
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Regency-era twin sisters secretly aid abused women through daring adventures, mixing mystery, danger, and slow-burn romance.
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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 ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Slow-building romance with kisses and emotional intimacy; one central male love interest.
Violence & gore
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Gun violence, injuries, and graphic depictions of torture and physical abuse on page.
Profanity
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Moderate cursing and period-appropriate strong language throughout.
Substance use
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Alcohol consumption and references to drug use in several scenes.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Secondary characters and themes involving same-sex attraction and identity.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources
Political content
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Strong feminist themes addressing women's autonomy and Regency social constraints.
Self-harm / suicide
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Mentions of suicide and mental health struggles in multiple storylines.
Abuse & suffering
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Graphic domestic abuse, child abuse, sexual violence, confinement, and systemic cruelty.
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