The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

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Cecilia Bassingwaite belongs to a very prestigious circle of women: The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels.

Yet this is no ordinary Victorian lady's society - as it's full of pirates, thieves and ne'er-do-wells.

These women spend their days pickpocketing and blackmailing their way around the country all before it's time to sit down for tea.

But when Cecilia meets Ned Lightbourne her world is set to change forever.

Because he's a paid assassin and she's his next hit.

Under the employment of the dastardly Captain Morvath - who wants to rid the world of these Lady Scoundrels - Ned knows he has one job to do.

But when he lays eyes on the feisty, beautiful Cecilia he's faced with a conundrum: does he kill her or fall in love with her?

Bridgerton meets Peaky Blinders in this swashbuckling tale of scoundrels and society, crime and crumpets. As these enemies turn to allies and might just fall in love along the way . . .

© India Holton 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Critics Review

  • As much fun as the English language will permit

    New York Times Book Review

  • Melds the Victorian wit of Sherlock Holmes with the brash adventuring of Indiana Jones . . . A sprightly feminist tale that offers everything from an atmospheric Gothic abbey to secret societies

    Entertainment Weekly

  • A joyride of a debut . . . As if The Parasol Protectorate series met The Princess Bride and a corseted Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

    Kirkus Reviews

  • With secret identities, secret doors, and secret histories to spare, this high-octane layer-cake of escapism hits the spot.

    Publishers Weekly

  • If books are truly a portable magic, then The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels is a satchel full of powerful spells and glittering fairy dust

    Lynn Painter, author of Mr Wrong Number

  • The most delightfully bonkers historical fantasy romance of 2021! I enjoyed every absorbing moment

    Jen DeLuca, author of Well Played

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