The Strange Adventures of H: the enchanting rags-to-riches story set during the Great Plague of London

ISBN: 1789551269

Author: Burton, Sarah

Condition: New

Orphaned young, H is sent to live with her doting aunt in London. Hs life is a happy one until her lecherous cousin robs her of her innocence, and the plague takes away the city and the people she loves. H is cast out - friendless, pregnant and destitute - into the rapidly emptying streets of London under quarantine.Forced to fend for herself, she is determined to gain back the life she lost. H will face a villain out for revenge, find love in the most unexpected places, and overcome a betrayal that she never could have foreseen. Weathering it all, can H charm, or scheme, her way to the life of freedom and independence that she longs for?'Full of terrific historical detail... has that sparky confidence and unputdownable quality.'Alison Pearson, judge for the Lucy Cavendish Fiction Prize'This book is well written and the narrator, in whichever guise, is engaging a very readable, interesting exciting book, which I am happy to recommend'Historical Novel SocietyThis is a wonderfully put together story that I easily lost myself in, having well and truly caught my attention from the first few pages.Laura Patricia RoseIf you enjoyed Tipping the Velvet by Sarah Waters and are looking for a new fast-paced historical fiction novel to read, this one may be for you.@this.literary.queendomA gripping and genuinely interesting story to read@amandallwydThe story-telling is very evocative great original storyline@books_and_lovely_thingsH is a feisty, determined and captivating heroine a must read@otterly_bookishA remarkably poignant and timely read@e.f.patersonI have truly enjoyed this treat of a read, captivating and beautifully written with wonderful characters.@BooksandEmmaI couldnt put this book down@noveldelights