Questions About The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (The Ill-Mannered Ladies, #1)

by Alison Goodman (Goodreads Author)

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how clean is this book in terms of sexual content and foul language (especially F-bombs)?

Sandra P The responses so far surprisingly omit pertinent info. There are no sex scenes, but very disturbing accounts of violence and cruelty, some of which is…moreThe responses so far surprisingly omit pertinent info. There are no sex scenes, but very disturbing accounts of violence and cruelty, some of which is sexual, including incest, rape, and child prostitution.

The language is very mild - scandalous for the time period, but PG at best in modern terms. (less)

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Will there be a book #2? What happens to Lord Evan?

Sarah No title for book 2 is listed at this time on the author's website or through GoodReads. The story is obviously not finished! I am hooked and *immedia…moreNo title for book 2 is listed at this time on the author's website or through GoodReads. The story is obviously not finished! I am hooked and *immediately* went to look for a projected pub date for book 2 the moment I was finished reading.(less)

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Why does cover art show sisters being same height when Gus is 7" taller?

Cassandra hahaha good point the cover artist probably didn't read the book! it doesn't really hint at much of the plot or tone either…morehahaha good point the cover artist probably didn't read the book! it doesn't really hint at much of the plot or tone either(less)

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