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Description: The Benevolent Society Of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description 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.Winner of the 2024 Davitt Readers Choice AwardLonglisted for the 2023 ARA Historical Novel PrizeLonglisted for the 2024 Davitt Best Adult Novel Prize Welcome to the secret life of the Colebrook twins: unnoticed old maids to most, but unseen champions to those in need - society be damned.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 friends goddaughter, Caroline, from her violent husband.The sisters set out to Carolines country estate with a plan, but their carriage is accosted by a highwayman. In the scuffle, Gus accidentally shoots 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. With Lord Evan injured and unconscious, the sisters have no choice but to bring him on their mission to save Caroline. 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.And so begin the beguiling adventures of the Colebrook twins ...Goodmans ladies are the undercover Regency heroes weve been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun. Toni JordanWitty and poignant, this is a clever twist on historical romance and mystery. The Colebrook twins are the Regencys answer to Holmes and Watson! Belinda AlexandraA joyous romp through Regency England that is equally entertaining, revealing, feminist, heartbreaking and humorous Books+PublishingHeroines can appear out of nowhere and soon become indispensable, and such is the case with Lady Augusta Colebrook, who, with her twin sister Lady Julia, is at the heart of this compelling, enthralling, unforgettable novel. You will be very glad youve let Gus into your life then wonder how you ever did without her. Sophie GreenSuch an unexpected book. A Regency romp, like a 21st-century Georgette Heyer, with gay characters, people of colour and a feisty and independent heroine in her 40s. Just wonderful and delicious. Maggie AldersonFresh and fearless, Alison Goodmans 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 cant wait for the next instalment! Joanna Lowell, author of Artfully YoursFierce, 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 duos next adventure. Publishers WeeklyA truly delightful 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 Author Biography Alison Goodman is the author of the international bestselling and award-winning Eon/Eona duology and the Lady Helen series, as well as the acclaimed Singing the Dogstar Blues and the adult thriller A New Kind of Death (originally titled Killing the Rabbit). Alison lives in Melbourne, Australia, with her husband, Ron, and their adorable Australian Terrier mix, Buckley. Visit her website at Details ISBN 1460761278 ISBN-13 9781460761274 Title The Benevolent Society Of Ill-Mannered Ladies Author Alison Goodman Format Paperback Year 2023 Pages 464 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd GE_Item_ID:168909843; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. 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