Book Review: The Electrifying Exploits of the English Three

I’ve been lucky enough to meet a bunch of awesome writers on Facebook. We now have a sort of circle that we hang out in and we all love to talk about writing and reading. Amongst those friends I have met is the wonderfully delightful Elysabeth Williams. Her book, The Electrifying Exploits of the English Three is a wonderful read from beginning to end.

This was my first experience with steampunk, other than the Wild Wild West of course. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

From the back cover:

Can three women stop the destruction of the tower bridge?

Eliza, Miriam, and Jillian are friends by fate, employment, and society. In the London of 1894, they receive a directive from their mysterious boss to investigate and stop the Countess Wilmont’s plot to destroy the newly erect Tower Bridge. Delving into a secret world of masterful training in martial arts, curious new technologies and weaponry, the women are armed and very dangerous. Their investigation reveals a terrible truth about two of their husbands, and along the way they meet three men who will change their world and show them that gentlemen aren’t always what they seem.

Though it sounds a bit like Charlie’s Angels, this is a great story with a lot of action, great writing and wit, and even love. Plenty of love. That’s the woman coming out in Mrs. Williams. While this reads like a “chick book” full of love and hope, it also has plenty in it to keep a man interested, such as sex, language and violence.

Personally, I loved the story and was easily enthralled in it. A real page turner, I’d strongly recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read.

5 of 5 stars