The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber Literature Expansive and entertaining

Expansive and entertaining

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I see you teetering there between choosing to read Dream State or not

and transformations of women’s bodies are an everyday occurrence

the novel weaves a powerful narrative of interrupted youth

The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber Literature Expansive and entertainingWatch your step. Keep your wits about you; you will need them . . .'So begins this irresistible voyage into the dark side of Victorian London. Amongst an unforgettable cast of low lifes, physicians, businessmen and prostitutes, meet our heroine Sugar, a young woman trying to drag herself up from the gutter any way she can. Be prepared for a mesmerising tale of passion, intrigue, ambition and revenge. REVIEWS "A sexy, bravura novel wildly entertaining"