📖 peek insideThe Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels
by India Holton
Cecilia Bassingthwaite is a proper Victorian lady and a member of the Wisteria Society, a group of tea-drinking pirates who fly houses. When a villainous captain threatens her society and her aunt, Cecilia must team up with a charming, rival assassin to save the day. This whimsical romp blends historical romance with high-flying adventure and sharp wit. It is a perfect read for those who enjoy Victorian aesthetics mixed with absurd humor and a touch of magical realism.
A well-known book with a dedicated readership.
Notable Quotes
"You are a scoundrel," she whispered furiously. "Yes," he agreed. "I'm thinking of starting a Society of Gentlemen Scoundrels." "You're millennia too late. It already exists and is called the patriarchy."
"We are exactly that, Signor. Corsairs, robbers, pirates. I, however, am also a bibliophile, and you are impeding my visit to the library. So either assassinate me now and get it over with, or kindly step aside."
"We have only three laws in our Society, Cecilia. No killing civilians. Pour the tea before the milk. And no stealing each other’s houses."
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