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“Hello,” she said in the stiff tones of someone unused to conversing with children. Charlotte looked at him and then at Almack’s door. She was almost there when she saw the child.Ī mere scrap of humanity, he huddled within torn and filthy clothes, his small hand extended pathetically. Its door stood open, a delivery boy’s bicycle leaning on the wall beside it, and the warm interior shadows promised respite from London’s inconveniences-as well as a back door through which she could slip unnoticed by policemen, pumpkin carters, and aggravated briefcase owners. Thus imagining oak trees and country lanes while behind her the brawl intensified, Charlotte made her way without further impediment toward Almack’s. And occasionally took brief jaunts by train because, truly, there was nothing like leaving home for real comfort. It was never to be-duty forced her presence in London, noble duty (and the fact there was not much of value to steal in the countryside)-yet still she dreamed. If only she could leave London with all its cacophony and retire to Hampshire, birthplace of Jane Austen, where green peace whispered wild yet gentle poetry to one’s heart. Pain from the noise ricocheted along her nerves. THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEWOMEN WITCHES by India Holton Berkley Trade Paperback Original | On sale March 15, 2022Ī policeman’s whistle pierced the clamor of the crowd, and Charlotte winced. If only they could keep their pickpocketing hands to themselves! If Alex’s not careful, he might just steal something else-such as Charlotte’s heart. With all the world scrambling after the amulet, Alex and Charlotte join forces to steal it together. Therefore, it is most unfortunate when she crosses paths with Alex O’Riley, a pirate who is no Mr. When the long lost amulet of Black Beryl is discovered, it is up to Charlotte, as the future leader of the League, to make sure the powerful talisman does not fall into the wrong hands. Using magic, they tidy, correct, and manipulate according to their notions of what is proper, entirely unlike those reprobates in the Wisteria Society. The League of Gentlewomen Witches strives to improve the world in small ways. That is to say-although it must never be said- witchcraft. Miss Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret league of women skilled in the subtle arts. Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the teahouse. Along the way, their heated quarrels evolve into a passionate whirlwind love story. But when a powerful talisman ends up in the possession of a mutual foe, Charlotte and Alex work together to retrieve it before unfathomable damage is done.

Alex O’Riley is one such brutish pirate who vowed never to let a witch close again. LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Book DepositoryĬharlotte Pettifer is a witch who despises the brutish, house-flying pirates of the Wisteria Society.

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