FROM SARAH: Set in 1880s London, this series has a Regency flavor, but with characters so relatable and genuine that you feel you could meet them in present-day. Emma herself is the kind of heroine you'd love to have as a friend, and she becomes that through her journal entries. The series is wonderfully witty, full of subtle humor, hidden details, and incredible character development. At present, there are eight-volumes in this series, with more planned from the author. The content is clean, and this could be a series enjoyed by teens as well. Half the RAR team is obsessed with these books!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s.

Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.

FROM SARAH:

Now that we've begun to settle in nicely to Lapis Lazuli house and St. Crispian's through Emma's Vol. 1, in Vol. 2 we begin to meet more fascinating individuals and characteristics of this unique place, all through Emma's disarming and delightful wit!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

THE YEAR IS 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s.

Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be, which comprise a series of volumes. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House.

FROM SARAH:

Continue on in the delightful, and rather unexpected, adventures of Emma. Our team is in love with this series, and we will often say to one another, "Volume 3 is when I become really invested!"

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London Neighbourhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plan for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's.

FROM SARAH:

Emma continues to shine in this series. This volume introduces such depth as we learn more of her backstory. Our team loves this series!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

"It all began very innocently. Truly."

The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighborhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian’s.

FROM SARAH:

For anyone familiar with the road of grief, this volume comes with both heavy familiarity and comfort. We fall in love with Emma's comrades as she navigates a difficult season. Our team LOVES this series, and if you're this far into the series, it's safe to say you do too. ;)

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

I took Treasure Island to church with me as a talisman.
“What a lovely bible,” Mrs. Tribly said.
“Isn’t it just?” I replied, hoping she would not ask me to read a favorite verse aloud.
I do not believe the psalmist wrote,
Fifteen men on a dead man’s chest,
Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.

The Year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian’s. But Emma’s plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian

FROM SARAH:

"There is bedlam, and there is delightful bedlam. This afternoon touched on the second, much to my pleasure." Still a huge favorite with our team, this series is all wit, whimsy, and unexpected turns around every corner!

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority. Entering a golden age of friendship with Pierce, Islington, and Hawkes, Emma is confident she will manage whatever comes her way. It is The Season she must help Arabella secure a husband, while navigating the threat of Aunt Eugenia, the unflagging adoration of Charles Goddard, and the amusing unpredictability of St. Crispian’s. But the secrets of her trusted friends are what might very well bring about disaster.

FROM SARAH:

If you've read Vol. 6, you know there have been signification shifts in the story! Volume 7 continues to slowly peel back more layers of some of our most beloved characters.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

"The image of Pandora's Box being opened by my own hand flashed across my mind. A sobering and somewhat disappointing realisation when one understands they are their own worst enemy. "

The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority. Entering a golden age of friendship with Pierce, Islington, and Hawkes, Emma is confident she will manage whatever comes her way. It is The Season she must help Arabella secure a husband, while navigating the threat of Aunt Eugenia, the unflagging adoration of Charles Goddard, and the amusing unpredictability of St. Crispian's. But the secrets of her trusted friends are what might very well bring about disaster.

FROM SARAH:

A much-anticipated summer trip occurs out of dear St. Crispian's shines a new light on our beloved characters! Long-awaited backstories begin to unfold.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

"Strange, considering it all now after a night's sleep, that I'd had no premonition of what awaited. That seems to be the nature of life, however. Things that ought to come with warnings rarely do."

The Year is 1884 and Emma M. Lion has, at long last, gained her majority. Entering a golden age of friendship with Pierce, Islington, and Hawkes, Emma is confident she will manage whatever comes her way. It is The Season she must help Arabella secure a husband, while navigating the threat of Aunt Eugenia, the unflagging adoration of Charles Goddard, and the amusing unpredictability of St. Crispian's. But the secrets of her trusted friends are what might very well bring about disaster.