The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber Literature ”—Maggie Shipstead

”—Maggie Shipstead

The result is both a riveting story and a moving tribute to the power of art in the face of the senseless brutality of history

the novel weaves a powerful narrative of interrupted youth

Backman again pays tribute to the forces that make an ordinary life extraordinary

The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber Literature ”—Maggie ShipsteadWatch your step. Keep your wits about you; you will need them . . .'So begins this irresistible voyage into the dark side of Victorian London. Amongst an unforgettable cast of low lifes, physicians, businessmen and prostitutes, meet our heroine Sugar, a young woman trying to drag herself up from the gutter any way she can. Be prepared for a mesmerising tale of passion, intrigue, ambition and revenge. REVIEWS "A sexy, bravura novel wildly entertaining"