The Betrayal of Thomas True: This year's most devastating, unforgettable histori

Description: The Betrayal of Thomas True by A.J. West Estimated delivery 4-14 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description 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 enchanting historical thriller by the award-winning author of The Spirit Engineer. Publisher Description 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 wont want to put it down Catriona Ward A thriller and a vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of Londons past, this is as compelling as Wests 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. Youll 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 on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of Londons hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the mollys stoic guard. When a young man is found murdered, he realises there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang? Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own forbidden love? Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayal… _______________________ A rare gem of a novel … a darkly thrilling romp in 18th century London that simmers with sinister menace and illicit temptation Susan Stokes-Chapman Electric … Wests talent as a writer – Dickensian-style vivacious characterisation and fast paced action – make this an unputdownable read Attitude Magazine Really very, very good Stephen Fry Quite simply divine – historical, a thriller, comedic, fantastical and, above all, a love story that had me in all sorts of tears Jennie Godfrey A clever mystery, a powerful love story … affected me more than anything Ive read in a long time Gareth Brown Plunges readers into the dark, treacherous streets of Georgian London in this epic adventure of love in a time of danger – a must-read for lovers of gritty, thrilling, historical fiction Hallie Rubenhold An exuberant, moving story of double lives, forbidden love and personal identity Rosie Andrews Vivid, impressive and utterly immersive … I was weeping by the final pages. Masterful D.V. Bishop Researched to the gills, but with so fluidly compelling a narrative that you are instantly immersed in the perilous, hot, exciting, plot-swirling world of Mollies Felice Picano Youll smile, youll gasp, youll cry at this Georgian-era thriller awash with mystery and mayhem … and magnificent mollies Essie Fox There has never been a book that made me cry … until today. It chewed me up hard more than once, but it was also funny, colourful and decadent Suzie Edge Fierce, funny, and fabulous; this is an important and deeply moving story Jonathan Harvey Both a roaring Georgian romp and a moving story of injustice and discrimination … hugely entertaining Anna Mazzola Bursting with memorable characters and stunning imagery … a thriller, a tragedy and a love story all in one Sean Lusk A thrilling historical mystery, brilliantly researched and lavishly written Emma Stonex Writing like a modern Fielding, A.J. West packs in humour, horror and a raging sense of injustice Kate Griffin A beautiful, dark love story set in the fetid streets of Georgian London … unputdownable Gareth Russell A beautifully told story that broke my heart and energised my soul … a cunningly plotted, twisty and twisted tale of love, betrayal and the human spirit Tracy King The wit of Wilde still lives! Gyles Brandreth A gripping epic tale … a powerful new voice in historical fiction Gill Paul A picaresque gay romp through 18th-century London, with a dark and troubling heart Annie Garthwaite Author Biography A.J. West grew up reading books to escape his shyness at school and discovered an early talent for writing fiction which led to an award-winning career as a BBC television newsreader and reporter. He has also written for national newspapers and magazines and has appeared on television programmes including BBC Breakfast, Good Morning Britain, This Morning and the legendary reality television show, Big Brother, where he became an instant household name... though the specific household has yet to be identified. Today, A.J. lives in South London with his husband, Nicholas Robinson. Details ISBN 1916788157 ISBN-13 9781916788152 Title The Betrayal of Thomas True Author A.J. West Format Hardcover Year 2024 Pages 320 Publisher Orenda Books GE_Item_ID:160595950; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. 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