- Title:
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The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies
- Series:
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Ill-Mannered Ladies #1
- Written by:
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Alison Goodman
- Read by:
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Kristin Atherton
- Format:
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Unabridged CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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13
- Duration:
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15 hours 39 minutes
- Published:
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June 07 2023
- Available Date:
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June 07 2023
- Age Category:
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Adult
- ISBN:
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9781460745946
- Genres:
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Fiction; Australian Fiction; Crime & Thriller; Detective; Mystery
- Publisher:
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Bolinda/HarperCollins audio
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New York Times bestselling author
Award winning author
Australian author
Longlisted ARA Historical Novel Prize 2023
A new historical mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Alison Goodman.
A high society amateur detective uses her wits and invisibility as an ‘old maid’ to protect other women. Lady Augusta Colebrook, ‘Gus’, is determinedly unmarried, bored by society life and tired of being dismissed at the age of 42.
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 20 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.
'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
'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 Artfully Yours
'Well-developed characters, a touch of romance, and cases involving social issues of the period enhance the experience.'
Library Journal, starred review
'A complete triumph.' (on The Dark Days Deceit)
Laura Wood, author of A Sky Painted Gold