The league of gentlewomen witches - India Holton

The League of Gentlewomen Witches by India Holton is the second book in her Dangerous Damsels series, following The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels. Like its predecessor, the novel is a delightful blend of historical romance, fantasy, and adventure, set in a whimsical Victorian England where magic, flying houses, and secret societies are the norm.

The story centers on two strong-willed women: Miss Charlotte Pettifer and Captain Vesper Lark.

Charlotte is a talented witch, a member of the mysterious League of Gentlewomen Witches, a group that uses their magical abilities to help those in need, all while maintaining a sense of decorum and civility. However, she’s also a woman of ambition, striving to prove herself worthy of respect in a world dominated by men.

Vesper Lark, on the other hand, is a fierce, roguish air pirate—a lady scoundrel who doesn't conform to society’s expectations. She is also Charlotte's long-lost childhood rival, and their complicated history is filled with a mix of rivalry, admiration, and a bit of unresolved tension.