ΓÇ£As much fun as the English language will permit.ΓÇ¥ΓÇöNew York Times Book Review on The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels Just when you thought it was safe to go back into the teahouse. . . . Miss Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret league of women skilled in the subtle arts. That is to sayΓÇöalthough it must never be saidΓÇöwitchcraft. The League of Gentlewomen Witches strives to improve the world in small ways. Using magic,they tidycorrectand manipulate according to their notions of what is properentirely unlike those reprobates in the Wisteria Society. When the long lost amulet of Black Beryl is discoveredit is up to Charlotteas the future leader of the Leagueto make sure the powerful talisman does not fall into the wrong hands. Thereforeit is most unfortunate when she crosses paths with Alex OΓÇÖRileya pirate who is no Mr. Darcy. With all the world scrambling after the amuletAlex and Charlotte join forces to steal it together. If only they could keep their pickpocketing hands to themselves! If AlexΓÇÖs not carefulhe might just steal something elseΓÇösuch as CharlotteΓÇÖs heart.