“A captivating new historical novel The Secret Book Society by Madeline Martin, set in Victorian London about a forbidden book club, dangerous secrets, and the women who dare to break free.“
The author of The Last Bookshop in London is back with The Secret Book Society
Set in Victorian England in 1895, this book delves into the tyranny of the women who were trapped in oppressive marriages and one day received a mysterious invitation by Lady Duxbury. Beneath the scattered lies, a mysterious and secretive book club opens for these ladies where they find ‘freedom, sisterhood, and the courage to rewrite their stories‘
When Countess of Duxbury’s friends gets taken to “The Asylum.” , she has no choice but to feel obligated for not only her friend but for all the women who have been repressed . And when she feels responsible, she chooses to fix things the only way she knows.
All the three protagonists form a connection with the very mysterious Lady Duxbury and dwell in secrets and mysterious that threaten their whole existence. Their courage is the only weapon they have for themselves.
What happens next is a secret. And there’s only one way to find out.
You are cordially invited to the Secret Book Society…
BOOK DETAILS
| Author | Madeline Martin |
| Publisher | Hanover Square Press/ Harper Collins |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical Fiction |
| Amazon | The Secret Book Society |
| Status | Not yet Published |
| Expected Publication Date | August 26, 2025 |
The Dead Poets Society but with an eerie twist
After reading the Title of the book, the only thing that comes to mind is The Dead Poets society and dark academia. This book, however, slaps the readers with a shocking reality that women have always been repressed.
Secret societies were formed as a means for people’s independence and some, especially women weren’t allowed to read or write.
What to expect from The Secret Book Society
Historical Fiction
Female Friendships
Victorian Era Society
Secrets & Betrayals
Control/Abuse
The book starts at almost the end and is a psychological tactic to tell the readers that this outcome is the only one and that this isn’t a fiction but a reality for those characters. This is a book that revolves around friendships and women empowering themselves and becoming independent. It cannot be expected as a romance. This is recommended for people who look for great character development and characters who grow to overcome hardships of life. It’s a tale of sisterhood and empowerment.
Readers can find an exclusive sneak peek at the Prologue at People Magazine: Sneak- Peek
Finals thoughts on The Secret Book Society
Madeline Martin’s book “The Secret Book Society” comes up with vivid details of the then victorian era and shows immaculate historical research and this brings the Victorian London to life. She drops the readers in a world where literature becomes their sole lifeline. It’s in a form of letters and flashbacks and is sure to be poignant and the readers will definitely feel that adrenaline and anger towards the dire oppression of these people in that time.
This book is said to be an emotional rollercoaster for the readers. It’s going to be a journey of self discovery along with a history check.
About Author – Madeline Martin
New York Times and Internationally Best selling author Madeline Martin is an author who writes historical fiction and historical romance with he books being translated into twenty five languages. She lives in Florida with her husband, two beautiful daughters and her cats. She is a die hard history lover who is happy to lose herself in historical research anytime.
She worked in corporate before becoming a full time author and her dream was accomplished all because of her hard work.
Martin has been writing for twenty years and has published with small publishers independently and is now publishing with Hanover Square Press under Harper Collins.
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