The Dazzle of the Light
by Georgina Clarke
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Pub Date 13 Jun 2023 | Archive Date 24 Oct 2022
VERVE Books | Verve Books
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Description
A sparkling new historical novel set in the 1920s, inspired by the notorious all-female crime syndicate known as the Forty Thieves who operated out of the slums of south London
Ruby Mills is ruthlessly ambitious, strikingly beautiful - and one of the Forty Thieves' most talented members.
Harriet Littlemore writes the women's section in a local newspaper. She's from a 'good' London family and engaged to an up-and-coming Member of Parliament - but she wants a successful career of her own.
After witnessing Ruby fleeing the scene of a robbery, Harriet develops a fascination with the elusive young thief that extends beyond journalistic interest. As their personal aspirations bring them into closer contact than society's rules usually allow, Ruby and Harriet's stories become increasingly intertwined.
Their magnetic dynamic, fraught with envy and desire, tells a compulsive, cinematic story about class, morality and the cost of being an independent woman in 1920s London.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780857308306 |
| PRICE | US$16.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Aria H, Reviewer
Well written with a gripping storyline and well developed characters. The book was full of vivid descriptions and rich imagery and really packed a punch with the historical details. I really enjoyed it.
Reviewer 1006330
A fascinating tale seamlessly weaving together intricate historical detailing, atmosphere and well rounded characters. A unique setting of London in its roaring twenties is used to skilfully explore the boundaries of the patriarchy and class dynamics. Wonderful writing style and well paced. Overall an absorbing read.
Thank you to Net Galley and Oldcastle Books for providing an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
(N.B. When attempting to post to Goodreads the following error message 'Unable to find book with ISBN "9780857308306" on Goodreads' appears - I too am unable to find this book on Goodreads, hence I will keep and eye out for when it is on Goodreads and post this review at that time)
Iphigenia P, Reviewer
An engrossing story about two women in 1920's London. One is a member of a notorious all-female crime gang, the other is an upstanding member of society, engaged to a member of Parliament and writing for the appropriate women's section of a newspaper. Their lives intersect and although they are seemingly so different, they both are struggling to carve out a role for themselves in a patriarchal society. I'm hoping for a sequel!
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