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Praise for

The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies

“Goodman skillfully blends mystery, adventure, and a dash of romance.”

—The Washington Post

“The book’s story elements…are rooted in historical fact and recounted with convincing realism—and wit. Ms. Goodman’s ill-mannered ladies are delightful company.”

—The Wall Street Journal

“If you love Georgette Heyer, you’ll love The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies. Smart and sassy and featuring heroines of a certain age, this is the Regency I’ve been waiting for. Adventure! Mystery! A touch of romance! This delightful novel has it all!”

—Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Fatal First Edition

“A refreshing new arrival on the historical mystery scene! A wise, kind, and sharp-tongued sleuth solves crime in a well-portrayed Regency England. A must-read for lovers of the Regency and historical mysteries alike.”

—Jennifer Ashley, New York Times bestselling author of Speculations in Sin

“A rollicking feminist romp—think Jane Austen meets James Bond—that breaks the shackles of period genre fiction and liberates women from the forces arrayed against them.”

—The Sydney Morning Herald

“For fans of historical fiction, romance, and ladies tired of being restricted by society!”

—Book Riot

“A truly delightful romp through the Regency period. Alison Goodman has crafted a feminist adventure story that will have you cheering on the unconventional Colebrook sisters in all their exploits.”

—Stephanie Marie Thornton, USA Today bestselling author of Her Lost Words

“Fans of Georgette Heyer’s Regency novels will savor this mystery…. Well-developed characters, a touch of romance, and cases involving social issues of the period enhance the experience.”

—Library Journal (starred review)

“If you love historical fiction, thrilling adventures, women who don’t follow society’s rules, and witty romance, you need to read The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies. Add it to your TBR ASAP!”

—Culturess

“Fresh and fearless, Alison Goodman’s exquisitely written, impeccably researched, genre-blending novel shines a light in the darkest corners of Regency England. The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies is part heart-racing adventure, part gothic mystery, part tantalizing romance, and wholly wonderful. I can’t wait for the next installment!”

—Joanna Lowell, author of A Shore Thing

“Well plotted, with emotionally rich characters. This novel should delight those readers [who] enjoy Regency mysteries with a bit of romance that have strong female characters.”

—Mystery & Suspense Magazine

“The book is well paced, excellently researched (with several fun historical characters like Fanny Burney), funny, romantic, and action-packed.”

—Historical Novels Review

“A rollicking and joyous adventure, with a beautiful love story at its heart, about two rebellious sisters forging their own path in Regency London.”

—Smart Bitches Trashy Books

“Fierce, funny, and often dark, this is an eye-opening portrait of a colorful yet misogynistic period in English history. Readers will be eager to return for the duo’s next adventure.”

—Publishers Weekly