Dangerous Women: The compelling and beautifully written mystery about friendship, secrets and redemption

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Synopsis
The compelling, gorgeously atmospheric tale of female friendship, redemption and betrayal, inspired by the incredible true story of female convicts at sea'Beautifully written, an epic sea voyage with an intriguing murder mystery . . . an unputdownable read' KATIE FFORDE'I was thoroughly entranced by the story, and the great murder mystery kept me guessing throughout. A real joy to read' 5***** Reader Review'A gorgeous and compelling story with vibrant characters . . . I was fascinated' RACHEL HORE______London, 1841.The Rajah sails for Australia.On board are 180 women convicted of petty crimes, sentenced to start a new life half way across the world.Daughters, sisters, mothers - they'll never see home or family again. Despised and damned, all they have now is each other.Until the murder.As the fearful hunt for a killer begins, everyone on board is a suspect.The investigation risks tearing their friendships apart . . .But if the killer isn't found, could it cost them their last chance of freedom?Based on a real-life voyage, Dangerous Women is a sweeping tale of confinement, hope and the terrible things we do to survive.______'An intriguing murder-mystery, skilfully written and bursting with colour and life' Lucy Atkins, author of Magpie Lane'Dazzling. A captivating story filled with intrigue and dark secrets. An immensely satisfying tale of guilt, innocent and second chances' Emma Rous, author of The Au Pair'A fabulous, page-turning novel that kept me gripped. It's impossible not to become engaged with these women' Jane Harris, author of The Observations'This is a locked room mystery to end all locked room mysteries!' Sophie Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot
Copyright:
2021

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
352 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781405943178
Related ISBNs:
9781405943673, 9780241411407, 9781405943161, 9780241411414
Publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Hope Adams
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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