Maude Horton received a letter that her sister had died aboard a ship to the arctic looking for Franklin’s missing expedition. Her sister was disguised as a cabin boy. Maude is then given her sister’s diary from that time and Maude discovers the death was not accidental at all. And so begins her quest to find the man who killed her and exact revenge on her sisters behalf.

"Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge" is gripping and atmospheric, rich with details of 1850's London. Pook's female lead is clever and tenacious, determined to unearth the truth of what happened to her sister who died on a suspect expedition. Highly recommended for those who love strong female characters and historical fiction. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I love a good Historical fiction read. And this book did not disappoint, I felt for Maude and mourned with her, the death of her sister was very suspicious to her and she felt something had happened to cause her death. She gets lucky when she gets ahold of her sisters journal, and she starts to do her planning to avenge her sister. The twist in the end was not expected, but I was here for ALL OF IT!!!!

A spellbinding work of historical fiction that covers murder-mania in Victorian London, the disappearance of Sir John Franklin in the Northwest Passage, and one young woman's quest for revenge when she discovers the truth behind the murder of her younger sister.

This was amazingly researched book - it was obvious the author spent quite a bit of time researching Arctic exploration and scientific studies if the time. However, the actual story and the characters fell short for me. The pace was very slow and the characters seemed a bit cardboard. I think many will enjoy this book, it just wasn’t for me. Thank you to NetGalley for a chance to read and review this book.

I like this well researched book and felt the author did a good job creating setting and plot but it was a well thought out book that keep me engaged
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review the book

I thoroughly enjoyed "Maude Horton". While it takes a bit to get into the book, I appreciated the varying points of view from Maude, Constance/Jack and Edison. Some scenes were a bit gruesome, but I can only imagine true to life. Pook creates a great amount of tension, particularly with Edison - what an awful character - in a fabulous way. We know Maude is successful, simply because of the book's title, but still, what a ride to get there. Highly recommend!

P.S. Thanks to @simonandschuster and #netgalley for the digital and hard copies.

DNF at 23%. I knew I had to stop reading when I couldn’t remember from day to day what was happening in the book and who the characters were. Maybe not the best book to read at bedtime.

Lizzie Pook's Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge unfolds a riveting historical mystery set in Victorian London, where Maude Horton seeks justice for her sister Constance's suspicious death on an Arctic expedition. Disguised as a ship's boy, Constance's demise is dismissed as an accident by the Admiralty, but armed with her sister's diary and a tenacious spirit, Maude refuses to accept the official account. Pook skillfully blends historical accuracy with gripping fiction, immersing readers in the intricacies of 1850 London and the stark beauty of the Arctic. The novel, characterized by well-drawn characters and intricate plot twists, navigates the challenges faced by women in the 19th century and unearths hidden truths. Despite differing opinions on certain elements, the book remains an unputdownable read, showcasing Pook's storytelling prowess and leaving readers eager for more historical mysteries that peel back the layers of the past.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge.

This is my first book by the author and boy, can she write!

I appreciate the research and due diligence she took in capturing the seedy sordidness of 19th century London. I really felt the vibe and ambiance; a time when women weren't allowed to walk around unchaperoned and had to be married by a certain age.

It shouldn't be that much of a surprise true crime aficionados are not a modern pastime; even old timey people loved to gloat and gawk at hangings and the places where famous criminals once preyed on their victims.

Maude Horton is a young woman seeking revenge for the murder of her sister. When she discovers the identity of the murderer, she devises a plan to bring him to justice. But she's going to need a little help.

I liked Maude, though not surprisingly her deceased sister, Constance, sounds more interesting, with her ambitions and wanderlust.

Again, the author does a fine job capturing life on a whaling ship. Obvious fun fact: it's not for everyone.

I could feel the chill in my bones, the stark beauty of the Arctic landscape, and the terror Constance felt when she feared her identity would be discovered.

The narrative focuses mostly on description and the setting; there's not much urgency or suspense.

It takes a while for Maude to figure out who the bad guy is, plot a course of action, and insinuate herself into the bad guy's social circle to figure out how to do away with him.

I really liked discovering that someone cared about Constance as much as Maude, knowing Maude wasn't alone her quest for revenge, and where the bad guy meets his comeuppance.

The writing is great, but I wished the narrative was more engaging and suspenseful.

I did enjoy learning more about hangings and hanging tours.

This book by Lizzie Pook was a fun cavort through the hanging days of London. Filled with murder, mayhem, a beautiful woman, Maude, and her sister, Constance, it was an intriguing plot and story. It’s a quick and interesting, scary read, as well as a page turner that I couldn’t put down. Constance was a brave young woman, as was her sister, Maude. High accolades for this book!!!

**2.5 stars - rounded up to 3.

This book...I don't have much to say. I appreciated the author's research that went into the historical aspects of this book and the storyline was interesting enough that I wanted to see how it ended. I also do love a historical fiction. But that was about it for me.

I wasn't able to connect with any of the characters really and I felt the storyline was a bit slow. I think my biggest issue with the book - the unnecessary amount of times that animal death and animal cruelty was talked about. As someone who is sensitive to the topic, I would never have picked up this book, had I known HOW MUCH was spent talking about the animal deaths and cruelty. It was traumatizing and not in a good way. I get that, with an Arctic expedition, its going to come up. But over and over and over and over and over. Not necessary. Add some trigger warnings.

This was not the book for me, and I don't think I would pick up another book from this author in case any other animal topics were as in depth in her previous book or future books.

Constance and Maude Horton are orphaned sisters living with their grandfather in his apothecary in Victorian London. But while Maude is content with their simple life, Constance yearns for more adventure in her life. By disguising herself as a man, Constance boards the Makepeace on an Artic expedition. But what starts as an adventure quickly turns to danger with deadly consequences when Constance sees something she shouldn’t.

When Maude learns of her sister’s untimely demise, she’ll set off on an adventure of her own. Maude follows a trail of clues to uncover her sister’s killer, and once she does Maude begins to plot her glorious revenge.

I was so anxious to keep reading and discover what had happened to Constance and what would become of Maude’s plans to avenge her sister’s murder. The antagonist, Edison Stowe, is such a sleezy character. We’ve all met that kind of person – someone is so self-absorbed, so assured of their own greatness, so certain that everyone else is the cause of their problems. You’ll be rooting for Maude and be kept in suspense as to how and when Constance meets her fate. A great mix of thriller, mystery, and historical fiction!

My apologies. I failed to note that this title wasn't available for kindle download, which, due to visual impairment, is the way I do all my reading. I try to avoid requesting such books, but every so often make a mistake. I wanted to let you know right away. (The four stars are because that's my best guess about how I might have reviewed this title.)