Overview

Set in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses, a carpenter hiding a double life searches for a traitor who is betraying the secrets of the mollies. The visceral, raucous, tender and utterly enchanting historical thriller by the award-winning author of The Spirit Engineer.'Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated from the start ... you won't want to put it down´ Catriona Ward'A thriller and a vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of London's past, this is as compelling as West's debut´ The Times'This deeply affecting novel is an unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story and heartbreaking tragedy´ Heat magazine'Stunning and powerful – an atmospheric thriller that is both heartfelt and meticulously researched. You'll never forget Thomas True´ Janice Hallett***WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN***_________________The only sin is betrayal...It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived...