A review by leahjanespeare
The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman

5.0

Two spinster sisters in their 40s getting into some fisticuffs and pulling off heists to help women and girls escape dangerous situations! Need I say more? This is a delightful Regency-era romp with progressive views and dry humor from our heroine Gus. It has a cozy mystery vibe along with a handsome (and disgraced) gentleman assisting in their endeavors. I cannot wait for another adventure!

I also really loved the inclusion of marginalized identities from the era like queer people and people of color - not shying away from how they were treated at that time, and the pervasiveness of society's prejudices and harmful practices.
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