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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction rooted in the Industrial Revolution, with engaging characters, vivid settings, and a mix of drama and adventure.
A compelling story of overcoming all the odds, and a woman centuries ahead of her time, set on the canals of nineteenth-century England.
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'A gleeful, page-flipping read' - Observer
'The ultimate summer escape' - New York Times
One wrong move, one misstep, and the course of a life can be changed for ever.
Annie Perry is born beside the coal-muddied canals of the Black Country at the height of the industrial revolution. At nine years old she is sold for six guineas to the famous and feared bare-knuckle boxer Bill Perry, the Tipton Slasher. From that moment on, Annie will fight - for Bill and for her future.
A whole new world opens up to Annie, one of love, fortune and family, but also of great danger.
Featherweight by Mick Kitson takes you on a journey through Annie Perry's life, illustrating how she navigates the challenges and opportunities that come her way, in a world where every decision can have lasting consequences.
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Observer calls it "a gleeful, page-flipping read", praising Kitson’s warm, memorable characters and richly detailed depiction of industrial England. The Sunday Times highlights Annie as a "lively, appealing character," while the New York Times describes it as "the ultimate summer escape" that will transport you to this era. Reviews also commend its rollicking, punchy storytelling and strong sense of place, with Dickensian dialogue and suspenseful fight scenes.
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ISBN: 9781838851958
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 06 January 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 205g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Mick Kitson was born in South Wales, and studied English at university before launching the prolific 80s pop band, The Senators, with his brother Jim. He worked as a journalist for several years, then went on to become an English teacher. His debut novel, Sal, was the winner of the Saltire First Book Award. Mick lives in Fife, Scotland.
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