The Secret Book Society: A Novel

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER 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