{"product_id":"the-betrayal-of-thomas-true-this-years-most-devastating-unforgettable-historical-thriller-9781916788152","title":"The Betrayal of Thomas True: This year's most devastating, unforgettable historical thriller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eIn the historical thriller \"The Betrayal of Thomas True,\" a carpenter with a secret life searches for a traitor among the molly houses of Georgian London. The novel is set in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 320 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 04 July 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Orenda Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the depths of Georgian London, amidst the shadowy streets of the buried molly houses, a carpenter harboring a secret double life embarks on a perilous quest to uncover a traitor who has betrayed the secrets of the mollies. This gripping historical thriller, penned by the acclaimed author of The Spirit Engineer, transports readers to a world of visceral intensity, raucous revelry, tender romance, and utterly enchanting enchantment.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated from the start. You won't want to put it down.\" – Catriona Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A thriller and a vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of London's past, this is as compelling as West's debut.\" – The Times\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This deeply affecting novel is an unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story, and heartbreaking tragedy.\" – Heat magazine\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Stunning and powerful – an atmospheric thriller that is both heartfelt and meticulously researched. You'll never forget.\" – Thomas True\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Janice Hallett's debut novel is a winner of the HWA Debut Crown.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year is 1715, and Thomas True arrives at the ancient London Bridge, carrying a dangerous secret. One fateful night, amidst the squalor of London's hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin battles to conceal his double identity as Lotty, the steadfast guardian of the molly house. When a young man is found murdered, Gabriel realizes there is a traitor among them, divulging their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCan Gabriel expose the betrayer before they are hanged? Can he rescue hapless Thomas from danger and their forbidden love?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSet amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True unfolds as a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must triumph over evil, and the only true sin is betrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 346g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 205 x 138 x 26 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781916788152\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A. J. West","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":46411356111098,"sku":"9781916788152","price":12.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/files\/1720909415249_book.jpg?v=1721058868","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-betrayal-of-thomas-true-this-years-most-devastating-unforgettable-historical-thriller-9781916788152","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}