The Crimson Petal And The White

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Intoxicating journey through 1870s London society.

Sugar's journey from a lowly prostitute to a member of London's upper society is a compelling and unforgettable one. Michel Faber's rich and vivid descriptions bring the characters and setting to life, making it easy to become fully engrossed in the story. The book's unique and distinctive feature lies in its unapologetic portrayal of Victorian-era prostitution and the struggles of women trying to improve their station in life. Overall, "The Crimson Petal and the White" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those looking for a deeply satisfying and immersive literary experience.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Fiction (2003)
  • Premio letterario Giuseppe Acerbi (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Crimson Petal And The White

Regular price RM61.30 MYR
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ISBN: 9781841953236
Authors: Michel Faber
Date of Publication: 2002-09-30
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.88
(rated by 43465 readers)

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Gripping from the first page, this immense novel is an intoxicating and deeply satisfying read. Faber's most ambitious fictional creation yet, it is sure to affirm his position as one of the most talented and brilliant writers working in the UK. Sugar, an alluring, nineteen-year-old whore in the brothel of the terrifying Mrs Castaway, yearns for a better life. Her ascent through the strata of 1870's London society offers us intimacy with a host of loveable, maddening and superbly realised characters. At the heart of this panoramic, multi-layered narrative is the compelling struggle of a young woman to lift her body and soul out of the gutter. The Crimson Petal and the White is a big, juicy, must-read of a novel that will delight, enthral, provoke and entertain young and old, male and female.
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Intoxicating journey through 1870s London society.

Sugar's journey from a lowly prostitute to a member of London's upper society is a compelling and unforgettable one. Michel Faber's rich and vivid descriptions bring the characters and setting to life, making it easy to become fully engrossed in the story. The book's unique and distinctive feature lies in its unapologetic portrayal of Victorian-era prostitution and the struggles of women trying to improve their station in life. Overall, "The Crimson Petal and the White" is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and those looking for a deeply satisfying and immersive literary experience.

  • James Tait Black Memorial Prize Nominee for Fiction (2003)
  • Premio letterario Giuseppe Acerbi (2010)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.