The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

De: India Holton

Narrado por: Elizabeth Knowelden

A New York Times Notable Book of 2021

“The kind of book for which the word “rollicking” was invented.”—New York Times Book Review

A prim and proper lady thief must save her aunt from a crazed pirate and his dangerously charming henchman in this fantastical historical romance.

Cecilia Bassingwaite is the ideal Victorian lady. She's also a thief. Like the other members of the Wisteria Society crime sorority, she flies around England drinking tea, blackmailing friends, and acquiring treasure by interesting means. Sure, she has a dark and traumatic past and an overbearing aunt, but all things considered, it's a pleasant existence. Until the men show up.

Ned Lightbourne is a sometimes assassin who is smitten with Cecilia from the moment they meet. Unfortunately, that happens to be while he's under direct orders to kill her. His employer, Captain Morvath, who possesses a gothic abbey bristling with cannons and an unbridled hate for the world, intends to rid England of all its presumptuous women, starting with the Wisteria Society. Ned has plans of his own. But both men have made one grave mistake. Never underestimate a woman.

When Morvath imperils the Wisteria Society, Cecilia is forced to team up with her handsome would-be assassin to save the women who raised her--hopefully proving, once and for all, that she's as much of a scoundrel as the rest of them.

Wtf did I just listen to?

This seems to have too much going on to be an audiobook. Maybe if I had read it, I would like it better. I like historical fiction but this was historical fantasy with no prelude… so you have flying houses (hmm… ok) and female pirates that dominate men (YAY- girl power!) but must also abide by some rules of 19th century social propriety (huh?) with an odd case of statutory rape (DAFUQ?!) that is still misplaced to me because it does nothing for the plot. Also Queen Victoria is a bipolar food tossing petulant child…. 🙄I’m pretty sure the Brontës would be pissed with any association to this book. Suggestion: if you buy this book listen to it on 0.8 or 0.7, use it to fall asleep.

Delightful … delightfully funny!

If I could give this one more than five stars, I would! It was just perfect … story, narration, pacing … everything!

Tons of fun

Really fun story, well written and fabulously narrated. Some really well described steamy spots too! The sultry edge of Victorian politeness is captured!

Tally-Ho!!!

They always say that the first in a series is the worst. In some cases, that us true. However, for this book, it's not! I absolutely loved and enjoyed this story! It had everything you want in epic, historical fantasy and romance. I absolutely loved the characters, except Patrick Movitah (even though his hatred towards women was misguided). Nevertheless, all the characters were funny, quirky, smart, adventurous

Charming and sweet

If you can suspend disbelief for the first couple of chapters, this is a charming, clever, and surprisingly romantic book. Great narrator. Likeable characters, both main and supporting. I’ll gladly listen to more from this author.

fun

This was lighthearted and delightful! well written, characters that came to life and a fabulous narrator! I really enjoyed it and it was a fun twist on the usual...listen or read it and you'll see.

Unbelievably fun!

I didn’t think I would be able to move past the flying houses, but I’m so glad I did. This was the most enjoyable book, print or audio. The writing is well done, the humor and sarcasm spectacular. Love it.

Brilliantly written, entrancing adventures & romance!

Brilliantly written, entrancing adventures, titillating romance, and creativity galore! So excited to follow these character further. And so good, I’ll definitely read this first book again.

Witty

Overall it was silly and witty. The voice actress did a great job at comedic timing. It reminded me of the old comedy movies with the silly one liners. Like a Mel Brooks type movie. Why were there flying houses? Who knows, but I found it funny

Enjoyed this book very much

It took me a while to grasp the beginning but when it got going it was a really fun and different concept! Finished it in two days!