The Confessions of Frannie Langton

Name: The Confessions of Frannie Langton
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SKU: 9780241984017
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By Sara Collins

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The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins is a historical fiction novel set in early 19th-century London. It tells the story of Frannie Langton, a former slave from a Jamaican plantation who is on trial for the murder of her employer and his wife. As Frannie recounts her life story to her lawyer, she navigates themes of love, societal injustice, and her own quest for identity, creating a vivid portrayal of her complicated existence amidst a backdrop of prejudice and mystery.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy gripping historical fiction that intertwines themes of race, identity, and forbidden love. Set against the vibrant backdrop of 19th-century London, it explores the life of a former slave accused of a heinous crime, offering a thrilling and emotionally intense narrative. The lush prose and complex characters can captivate readers looking for a story that delves into the depths of injustice and personal redemption.

The Confessions of Frannie Langton

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Slave. Whore. Seductress. Murderer?

They say I must be put to death for what happened to Madame, and they want me to confess. But how can I confess what I don't believe I've done?

1826, and all of London is in a frenzy. Crowds gather at the gates of the Old Bailey to watch as Frannie Langton, maid to Mr and Mrs Benham, goes on trial for their murder. The testimonies against her are damning—slave, whore, seductress. And they may be the truth. But they are not the whole truth.

For the first time, Frannie must tell her story. It begins with a girl learning to read on a plantation in Jamaica, and it ends in a grand house in London, where a beautiful woman waits to be freed.

But through her fevered confessions, one burning question haunts Frannie Langton—could she have murdered the only person she ever loved?

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The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins is widely praised for its originality and powerful narrative. The book is celebrated as an impressive debut and is regarded as a fantastically assured addition to the historical gothic genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241984017

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 August 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 266g

Pages: 384

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About the Author

Sara Collins studied law at the London School of Economics and worked as a lawyer for seventeen years. In 2014 she embarked upon the Creative Writing Masters at Cambridge University, where she won the 2015 Michael Holroyd Prize of Re-creative Writing and was shortlisted for the 2016 Lucy Cavendish Prize for a book inspired by her love of gothic fiction. This turned into her first novel, The Confessions of Frannie Langton.