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The Dazzle of the Light

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The Dazzle of the Light by Georgina Clarke is a gripping tale set in London during the 1920s. It revolves around an ambitious young woman who becomes entangled in a world of art theft and deception. As she navigates through high society and the criminal underworld, she must confront dangerous secrets and moral dilemmas. This thrilling crime story combines historical intrigue with a deep exploration of ambition and loyalty.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to the gritty and suspenseful world of early 20th-century crime. It may appeal to fans of historical thrillers that intertwine real historical events with intriguing, well-developed characters, delivering a vivid exploration of a bygone era full of mystery and danger.

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A SPARKLING NEW HISTORICAL NOVEL INSPIRED BY LONDON'S NOTORIOUS, ALL-FEMALE CRIME SYNDICATE KNOWN AS 'THE FORTY THIEVES'....

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The Dazzle of the Light introduces us to Ruby Mills, a ruthlessly ambitious and strikingly beautiful member of the notorious Forty Thieves gang. Ruby's talents make her one of the most gifted within the group.

Meanwhile, Harriet Littlemore, an aspiring journalist from a respectable family, is engaged to a rising star in the Tory party. Although she is expected to adhere to societal norms, Harriet is determined to forge a successful career of her own.

After she witnesses Ruby fleeing the scene of a robbery, Harriet's fascination with Ruby goes beyond mere journalistic curiosity. As their personal ambitions draw them closer than the era's rigid social rules typically permit, their lives become increasingly entangled.

The intriguing relationship between Ruby and Harriet, charged with envy and desire, unfolds a compelling, cinematic tale about class, morality, and the cost of independence as a woman in 1920s London.

Praise for Georgina Clarke:

'Brava to this new, engaging voice' - Karen Odden, author of A Lady In Smoke

'A gripping page-turner with a sassy and fabulously original heroine in the form of Lizzie Hardwicke - I loved it!' - Annie Lyons, author of Not Quite Perfect

'Razor sharp and brilliantly original' - Joe Heap, author of The Rules of Seeing

'Sparkling and twisty' - Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane

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The Dazzle of the Light by Georgina Clarke is a gripping crime and thriller novel set in 1920s London. Critics praise its ability to capture class distinctions and evoke the societal tensions following war and pandemic. The story, inspired by a notorious all-female crime syndicate, is lauded for its compelling narrative and terrific writing, and comparisons are drawn to the works of Sarah Waters and Kate Atkinson. The novel's spirited heroines and engaging plot make it a highly enjoyable read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780857308306

Publisher: Verve Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Verve Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Georgina Clarke has a degree in theology and completed a PhD in history part-time, while working as a parish priest. Her love of the past is at the heart of her fiction: her Lizzie Hardwicke crime series (published by Canelo) is set in the mid-eighteenth century, and her latest novel - The Dazzle of the Light - unfolds in 1920s London and is inspired by the real-life activities of the women-led Forty Thieves crime syndicate.

In 2021, Georgina began working as a tutor at The Queen's Foundation in Birmingham, training clergy. When she's not working, she enjoys dressmaking, running and mooching around old houses. She lives in Worcester with her husband, son and two lively cats.

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