Crimson Petal and the White, Michel Faber supernatural realism threatening his career

threatening his career

surprisingly moving and enlightening (and gross) for all

Ines de la Fressange embodies the iconic Parisienne

Marina lived at home under her mother’s abusive control

Nan and Ah-Jack

Crimson Petal and the White, Michel Faber supernatural realism threatening his career'Watch your step. Keep your wits about you; you will need them . . .' So begins this irresistible voyage into the dark side of Victorian London. Amongst an unforgettable cast of low lifes, physicians, businessmen and prostitutes, meet our heroine Sugar, a young woman trying to drag herself up from the gutter any way she can. Be prepared for a mesmerising tale of passion, intrigue, ambition and revenge.