An Education meets The Talented Mr Ripley in dark comic gem of a novel that recreates the grubby glamour of early sixties LondonA BBC Radio Four Book at Bedtime
Louise Levene Knihy
Louise Levene creates deliciously wicked and witty tales that explore the darker aspects of human nature, weaving together themes of scandal, desire, and the surprising connections between science and society. Her narratives are marked by a sharp, incisive style that captures the complexities of both historical and contemporary life. Levene's unique voice offers a compelling blend of entertainment and insightful commentary on the follies and triumphs of her characters. Her work invites readers into worlds where intrigue and clever observation prevail.
The Harlot's Press
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London, 1820: George IV is to be crowned King at last. But will his estranged wife Caroline be allowed to join him as Queen? The city is in turmoil, as her radical supporters rally to her cause and threaten to overturn the government. Into this tumultuous world is thrown Nell Wingfield, a gutsy seventeen-year-old printer of political pamphlets. Nell has recently returned home after a six-month absence. After her mother's death, she was duped into working at one of the Houses of the Quality, the brothels on St James's, turning tricks with men at the heart of the English establishment. When one of them - a key protagonist in the plot to keep Caroline from the throne - was found dead in his bed, it was time for Nell to leave...