The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels

As much fun as the English language will permit – New York Times Book ReviewMelds the Victorian wit of Sherlock Holmes with the brash adventuring of Indiana Jones … A sprightly feminist tale that offers everything from an atmospheric Gothic abbey to secret societies – Entertainment WeeklyA joyride of a debut … As if The Parasol Protectorate series met The Princess Bride and a corseted Lara Croft: Tomb Raider – Kirkus ReviewsWith secret identities, secret doors, and secret histories to spare, this high-octane layer-cake of escapism hits the spot. – Publishers WeeklyIf books are truly a portable magic, then The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels is a satchel full of powerful spells and glittering fairy dust – Lynn Painter, author of Mr Wrong NumberThe most delightfully bonkers historical fantasy romance of 2021! I enjoyed every absorbing moment – Jen DeLuca, author of Well PlayedThe most charming, clever, and laugh-out-loud funny book I’ve read all year … India Holton’s utterly delightful debut is pure joy from start to finish. – Martha Waters, author of To Have and to HoaxIndia’s debut is charming, clever, action-packed, with masterful bantering-while-dueling choreography: it reminds me of The Princess Bride, except swoonier and more fantastical. It’s an instant beloved favorite. – Sarah Hogle, author of You Deserve Each OtherThe perfect diversion for a rainy afternoon with a cup of tea. What fun! – Manda Collins, author of A Lady’s Guide to Mischief and MayhemMagnificent in every sense. India Holton’s writing is gorgeous and lyrical, her dialogue clever and witty, and her characters loveable and unforgettable – Raquel Vasquez Gilliland, author of Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything

India Holton resides in New Zealand, where she’s enjoyed the typical Kiwi lifestyle of wandering around forests, living barefoot on islands, and messing about in boats. Now she lives in a cottage near the sea, writing books about unconventional women and charming rogues. Think slow burn with sudden explosions. India’s writing is fuelled by tea, buttered scones, and thunderstorms.

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