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See moreA humorous, charming series of novels set in 1880s London, taking the form of the diary entries of the plucky, bookish Emma M. Lion
A humorous, charming series of novels set in 1880s London, taking the form of the diary entries of the plucky, bookish Emma M. Lion
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'I hoovered up these books in a matter of days. I am obsessed' JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things
'Bridget Jones meets every classic novel you've ever loved ... This is like finding an unearthed Jane Austen book you never knew about' STYLIST
'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 favourite 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’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.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
"It all began very innocently. Truly." 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's. Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however...Paperback$4400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
"I've arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been nothing but incident." 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...Paperback$3199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
“It has been a day ordained by the fates, for how else could one explain the wholly cursed chain of events?” 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...Paperback$4400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
"I was sitting at my desk reading, with a cup of tea, my windows flung open, when I heard The Tenant enter his garret, just on the other side of the wall from myself." 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...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
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 favourite 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...Paperback$5000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
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'I hoovered up these books in a matter of days. I am obsessed' JENNIE GODFREY, author of The List of Suspicious Things 'Bridget Jones meets every classic novel you've ever loved ... This is like finding an unearthed Jane Austen book you never knew about' STYLIST 'I took Treasure Island to church with me as a talisman. “What a lovely...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
"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...PaperbackSold Out
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781037210693
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 November 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustration: One double-page spread b&w map (Illustrations copyright © by Zoe Barker 2026)
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 0g
Pages: 336
About the Author
Beth Brower is the author of several works, including The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion. She also writes the popular Substack 'Beth Brower Scribbles Away' and can be found on Instagram @BethBrower. She lives with her husband and has books in every room of the house.
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
"It all began very innocently. Truly." 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's. Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however...Paperback$4400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
“It has been a day ordained by the fates, for how else could one explain the wholly cursed chain of events?” 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...Paperback$4400Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
"I've arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been nothing but incident." 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...Paperback$3199Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
"I was sitting at my desk reading, with a cup of tea, my windows flung open, when I heard The Tenant enter his garret, just on the other side of the wall from myself." 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...Paperback$4000Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, vol. 1
I’ve arrived in London without incident. There are few triumphs in my recent life, but I count this as one. My existence of the last three years has been nothing but incident. 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...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid September -
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I was sitting at my desk reading, with a cup of tea, my windows flung open, when I heard The Tenant enter his garret, just on the other side of the wall from myself. 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...Paperback$1999Elsewhere:$2299Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
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 favourite 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...Paperback$5000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
There is bedlam, and there is delightful bedlam.This afternoon touched on the second, much to my pleasure. 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, and she must...Paperback$5000Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 2-3 weeks -
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
"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...PaperbackSold Out
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