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The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin

The Ill-Mannered Ladies, Book 2

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The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin

By: Alison Goodman
Narrated by: Kristin Atherton
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'Goodman's ladies are the undercover Regency heroes we've been waiting for! This is sparkling, thrilling, romantic fun' TONI JORDAN

Meet Lady Gus and Lady Julia: unmarried, unruly and ready for adventure.

To most of Regency high society, Lady Augusta 'Gus' Colebrook and her twin sister, Julia, are just unmarried ladies of a certain age. But the Colebrook twins are far from useless old maids . . . they are secretly protecting women and children ignored by society and the law.

When Lord Evan, a charming, escaped convict who has captured Gus's heart, seeks their help to shield his sister and her lover from from their vindictive brother, the twins take the two women into their home. But Lord Evan's complicated past puts them all in danger. Gus knows that if he is to survive the thieftakers who hunt him, they must clear his name of murder. But it is no easy task. The fatal duel was twenty years ago, and a key witness is nowhere to be found.

Caught in a deadly cat-and-mouse game, Gus, Julia, and Lord Evan are thrust into the ugly underworld of Georgian gentlemen's clubs, spies, and ruthless bounty hunters, not to mention the everyday threat of narrow-minded brothers. Will the truth be found in time, or will the dangerous secrets from the past destroy family bonds and rip new love and lives apart?

©2025 Alison Goodman (P)2025 Hachette Audio UK
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Devoured this story so quickly. The narrator does an excellent job of immersing you in the story. Excited for the third book to come out.

Great story and amazing narration

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I really enjoy these books. A regency romp but with no silly froth. What a treat! It's easy to root for the loveable heroes and heroines and I found myself cheering them on at every stage. I can't wait for the next one.

Cracking adventure expertly narrated

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Book Two of what looks like being a fantastic series! I DO WISH that I hadn’t started this series now! It’s so fabulous and interesting, the plot is so engaging and Lord Duffield is such a pain in the …, that I want to move straight away onto book 3, 4, 5…

Beautifully narrated by Ms Atherton! A great investment in time and money.

Regency gets a literary makeover!

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I was so looking forward to the 2nd book and wasn't disappointed. Excellent characters great story. Roll on the 3rd book. The narration was really really good which for me is just as important as the story.

Further adventures of Lady Gus!

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loved the story,dealing with social situations regarding gender and class.Loved the characterization of the wonderful characters

so much more then a romantic novel

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Very well written with subtle humour, A nod to Wildean farce occasionally but also an interesting reflection of the role of society women in the early 1800’s.
All in all, as with the first in the series, a thoroughly enjoyable tale with a denouement beautifully crafted to leave you yearning for the next instalment. Bravo.

Engaging, witty, great characters

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another great instalment of the chaotic adventures of Gus and Julia. Hopefully the next book will not be long as I cannot wait to see what happens to them next.

Another great instalment

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A perfect balance of gutsy women, dashing heroes, dastardly villains and social history. I'm looking forward to the next installment.

loved it!

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I love the way the author takes you on a journey of intrigue and entertainment. The narrator Kristin Atherton is amazing and I love the way she constructs the characters voices and delivers their emotions. The second book has been as enjoyable if not more so than the first in the series and I thoroughly recommend it and I can’t wait for the next one.

Enchanting and Absorbing

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Loved book 2, this story had it all - adventure, humour, romance, intrigue. Cannot wait for book 3. Would highly recommend. The narrator is fantastic and really brings all the characters to life

Wonderful!

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