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Bridgerton meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this "delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy" (Publishers Weekly). Against a backdrop straight out of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer comes a captivating story of dark magic, demonic creatures and dangerous attraction, perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunters series and Annaliese Avery's The Wycherleys.London, April 1812. Lady Helen Wrexhall is set to make her presentation to Queen Charlotte and step into polite society. But that step will also take Helen from the Season's whirl of balls, dinner and promenades into a shadowy world of demon hunting and deadly power. Standing between these two worlds is Lord Carlston, a man of dubious reputation and infuriating manners. Carlston is not a man that a debutante looking to secure a suitable marriage should be anywhere near, yet he offers Helen help and the chance of finally discovering the truth about the mysterious death of her parents. But can Helen really trust a man whose own life is built on lies? And does she have the strength to face the dangers of this hidden world and her family's legacy? Lady Helen must make a choice: save her reputation, or save the world. "The prose is as witty as Elizabeth Bennet herself and the whole book is a joy from start to finish." SFX Magazine "This is great fun: vivid Regency drama with a demonic supernatural twist." The Bookseller

The first book in the dark and compelling Lady Helen trilogy, set during the Regency period, will appeal to teenagers and adults alike. London during the Season is a whirl of balls, dinners and promenades – and, for a select few, the relentless battle against demons.Jane Austen's high society and Cassandra Clare's supernatural underworld collide in the first book in the Lady Helen trilogy, perfect for fans of historical fiction and fantasy. London, April 1812. Lady Helen Wrexhall is set to make her curtsy to Queen Charlotte and step into polite Regency Society. Unbeknownst to Helen, that step will also take her from the glittering ballroom of Almacks and the bright lights of Vauxhall Gardens into a shadowy world of demonic creatures, missing housemaids and deadly power. Standing between those two worlds is Lord Carlston, a man of dubious reputation and infuriating manners. He believes Helen is destined to protect humanity, but all he can offer is danger, savagery and the possibility of madness. Not the kind of destiny suitable for a young lady in her first London Season. This delightfully dangerous adventure of self-discovery and difficult choices has all the unnerving dark magic of Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell and the swashbuckling action of The Scarlet Pimpernel.

The second book in the compelling Lady Helen trilogy, "a delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy" (Publishers Weekly starred review).Combining Jane Austen's high society and Cassandra Clare's supernatural underworld, Alison Goodman's second novel in the Lady Helen trilogy will delight fans of historical fiction and fantasy. Brighton, July 1812. Lady Helen Wrexhall is spending the summer season in Brighton, where she will continue her Reclaimer training and prepare for her duties as a fully fledged member of the Dark Days Club. Her mentor, Lord Carlston, believes that a Grand Deceiver has arrived in England, and there is no time to lose in preparing Helen to fight it. As she rushes to complete her training, Helen finds herself torn between her loyalty to Carlston and the orders of the Home Office, who wish to use her to further their own agenda. Meanwhile, the Duke of Selburn seems determined to try and protect her, irrespective of the risk to himself. With so much at stake, Helen must make an agonizing choice between duty and devotion.

Bridgerton meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in this second book in the Lady Helen series, "a delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy" (Publishers Weekly).Against a backdrop straight out of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer comes a captivating story of dark magic, demonic creatures and dangerous attraction, perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunters series and Annaliese Avery's The Wycherleys.Brighton, July 1812. After the scandalous events at her presentation ball, Lady Helen Wrexhall has taken refuge in Brighton for the summer season, where she will continue her Reclaimer training and prepare for her duties as a fully fledged member of the Dark Days Club. Her mentor, Lord Carlston, believes that a Grand Deceiver has arrived in England, and there is no time to lose in preparing Helen to fight it.As she rushes to complete her training, Helen finds herself torn between her loyalty to Carlston and the orders of the Home Office, who wish to use her to further their own agenda. Meanwhile, the Duke of Selburn seems determined to try and protect her, irrespective of the risk to himself. With so much at stake, Helen must make an agonizing choice between duty and devotion."This glorious sequel has it all for fans of fantasy and historical fiction - paranormal clashes, political intrigue, smouldering romance, a handsomely headstrong heroine, and bejewelled historical detail. The writing fizzes with passion and panache throughout, much like Lady Helen herself." LoveReading"A delicious mash-up of Regency romance and supernatural fantasy." The Bookseller

The third and final book in the compelling Lady Helen trilogy, "a delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy" (Publishers Weekly starred review).Bath, December 1812. With her wedding just weeks away, Lady Helen Wrexhall is staying with friends while preparations are finalised. But Helen's focus is far from her forthcoming nuptials. Time is running out to find the Bath Deceiver, who holds vital information that the Dark Days Club will need if they are to stand any chance of defeating their unknown foe, the Grand Deceiver. Helen knows that much of this essential information is also locked away in her own mind from when she absorbed the power of the Ligatus. She and her mentor, Lord Carlston, form the two halves of the Grand Reclaimer, and they must find a way to retrieve the information in time so that they can use their bond to fight the Grand Deceiver. Yet the very power and knowledge that Helen possesses is creating a rift in her mind and threatening to destroy her. As Helen tries desperately to juggle the demands of her double life and resist her feelings for Carlston, an old enemy arrives in Bath bringing death and destruction. The final confrontation between the Grand Deceiver and the Grand Reclaimer is set in motion, and Lady Helen's story races towards a shocking conclusion full of passion, betrayal and heartbreak.

Bridgerton meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the explosive finale to the Lady Helen trilogy, "a delicious collision of Regency romance and dark fantasy" (Publishers Weekly). Against a backdrop straight out of Jane Austen and Georgette Heyer comes a captivating story of dark magic, demonic creatures and dangerous attraction, perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunters series and Annaliese Avery's The Wycherleys.Bath, December 1812. With her wedding just weeks away, Lady Helen Wrexhall is staying with friends while preparations are finalised. But Helen's focus is far from her forthcoming nuptials. Time is running out to uncover vital information that the Dark Days Club will need if they are to stand any chance of defeating their unknown foe, the Grand Deceiver.Helen knows that much of this essential information is locked away in her own mind from when she absorbed the power of the Ligatus. If she and Lord Carlston cannot find a way to access information this information and use their new bond to defeat their foes, the whole world will be plunged into chaos. Yet the very power and knowledge Helen possesses is creating a rift in her mind and threatening to destroy her. As Helen tries desperately to juggle the demands of her double life and resist her feelings for Lord Carlston, an old enemy arrives in Bath bringing death and destruction. The final confrontation with the Grand Deceiver is set in motion, and Lady Helen's story races towards a shocking conclusion full of passion, betrayal and heartbreak.“High-octane demon fighting, Regency social politics, angst-ridden romance and the best heroine of all time – I could read about Lady Helen for ever.” Wren James“An enormously satisfying conclusion to Alison Goodman’s brilliant trilogy. I read it in two huge gulps, delighted by the breathless excitement, swoon-inducing romance and clever plotting. A complete triumph.” Laura Wood