The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies

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In Regency London, a high-society amateur detective, Lady Augusta Colebrook, known as "Gus," navigates her life as a determinedly unmarried woman at forty-two, feeling overlooked and bored by society. Alongside her grieving twin sister, Julia, Gus seeks a distraction and finds it in a mission to rescue their friend's goddaughter, Caroline, from her abusive husband. Their journey takes a turn when a highwayman ambushes their carriage, leading to an accidental shooting that reveals the assailant to be Lord Evan Belford, a figure from their past, exiled for a murder charge two decades prior. With Lord Evan injured, the sisters decide to include him in their quest to save Caroline. Their adventure unfolds with danger, clever improvisation, and unexpected camaraderie, as Gus becomes increasingly drawn to the charming Lord Evan. Believing he was wrongfully accused, Gus enlists Julia's help to clear his name and assist others in need, defying societal expectations. Thus begins the captivating secret life and escapades of the Colebrook twins, filled with intrigue and feminist spirit.