A captivating new historical novel from Madeline Martin, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and the women who dare to break free.
You are cordially invited to the Secret Book Society…
London, 1895: Trapped by oppressive marriages and societal expectations, three women receive a mysterious invitation to an afternoon tea at the home of the reclusive Lady Duxbury. Beneath the genteel facade of the gathering lies a secret book club—a sanctuary where they can discover freedom, sisterhood, and the courage to rewrite their stories.
Eleanor Clarke, a devoted mother suffocating under the tyranny of her husband. Rose Wharton, a transplanted American dollar princess struggling to fit the mold of an aristocratic wife. Lavinia Cavendish, an artistic young woman haunted by a dangerous family secret. All are drawn to the enigmatic Lady Duxbury, a thrice-widowed countess whose husbands’ untimely deaths have sparked whispers of murder.
As the women form deep, heartwarming friendships, they uncover secrets about their marriages, their pasts, and the risks they face. Their courage is their only weapon in the oppressive world that has kept them silent, but when secrets are deadly, one misstep could cost them everything.
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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars -
4 1/2 stars. I enjoyed this story with one lady helping other ladies find ways to their happiness and safety. Lady Duxbury used her own past experiences to guide Eleanor, Lavinia, and Rose to better lives. As they all became the best of friends, I was compelled to keep reading, enjoying the growth of all four ladies. The journal entries were an interesting way to provide some history. There were times where I felt the story got a little bogged down with too much detail. Overall, a good book.
I received an ARC, and this is my unsolicited review.
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