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Fingersmith

by Sarah Waters
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Fingersmith
Fingersmith

Victorian intrigue, thievery, unexpected twists, deep connections.

"Fingersmith" could be a thrilling pick for you if you have a penchant for stories woven with deceit and surprise, set against a richly painted Victorian backdrop. The connection between the lives of two orphans unravels in a plot that promises to grip you with its intricate twists and turns. Delving into this book is like stepping into a maze where each corner turned may shock you, making it a vivid and engaging read.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (2002)
  • Stonewall Book Award Nominee for Literature (2003)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2002)
  • CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award (2002)
  • Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction (2003)
  • このミステリーがすごい！ for Best Translated Mystery Novel of the Year in Japan (2005)
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.
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Fingersmith

by Sarah Waters
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ISBN: 9781844081653
Authors: Sarah Waters
Publisher: Virago
Date of Publication: 2005-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Mystery, Crime, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 111842 readers)

Description

Growing up as a foster child among a family of thieves, orphan Sue Trinder hopes to pay back that kindness by playing a key role in a swindle scheme devised by their leader, Gentleman, who is planning to con a fortune out of the naive Maud Lily, but Sue's growing pity for their helpless victim could destroy the plot.
 

Victorian intrigue, thievery, unexpected twists, deep connections.

"Fingersmith" could be a thrilling pick for you if you have a penchant for stories woven with deceit and surprise, set against a richly painted Victorian backdrop. The connection between the lives of two orphans unravels in a plot that promises to grip you with its intricate twists and turns. Delving into this book is like stepping into a maze where each corner turned may shock you, making it a vivid and engaging read.

  • Booker Prize Nominee (2002)
  • Stonewall Book Award Nominee for Literature (2003)
  • Orange Prize Nominee for Fiction Shortlist (2002)
  • CWA Ellis Peters Historical Award (2002)
  • Lambda Literary Award for Lesbian Fiction (2003)
  • このミステリーがすごい！ for Best Translated Mystery Novel of the Year in Japan (2005)
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.

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