{"product_id":"the-lightfingered-lass-a-gripping-gritty-victorian-saga-with-a-daring-heroine","title":"The Lightfingered Lass: A gripping, gritty Victorian saga with a daring heroine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Quite a romp!' Val Wood\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA new resident has fetched up at the House of Help for Friendless Girls and she's about to set the cat amongst the pigeons\u003cp\u003eNineteen-year old \u003cb\u003eNan Turpin\u003c\/b\u003e is in trouble again, accused of stealing. She's guilty. Cast out by her family, she turns to the House of Help for Friendless Girls, which promises Nan a fresh start  it's the House or gaol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe and warden \u003cb\u003eHetty\u003c\/b\u003e immediately clash, but Hetty has her own secrets to keep her busy. With her sister \u003cb\u003eAmelia\u003c\/b\u003e drawing ever closer to their dark family past, will Hetty find the courage to reveal the truth before it's too late?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs romance blossoms for Nan outside of the House, can resist her lightfingered ways to forge a future for herself?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA dramatic and compelling Victorian saga for fans of Val Wood, Emma Hornby and Kitty Neale.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Lightfingered Lass\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cb\u003eCompelling and heartwarming\u003c\/b\u003e. I loved the sassiness of the characters it's littered with interesting historical facts'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I really enjoyed this book and \u003cb\u003eloved the style of writing\u003c\/b\u003e'  Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaperback \/ softback | 320 pages | Published March 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GARDNERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63997252272477,"sku":"9781804368008","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.thebookmark.ie\/products\/the-lightfingered-lass-a-gripping-gritty-victorian-saga-with-a-daring-heroine","provider":"The Bookmark ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}