Description
In 18th-century England, a young woman named Mary Saunders yearns for a life beyond her impoverished circumstances, her desires ignited by the allure of fine fabrics and fashionable adornments. Driven by an insatiable craving for the finer things, she embarks on a perilous path that leads her into the clandestine world of prostitution. This novel explores the harsh realities and societal constraints faced by women of the era, delving into themes of desire, survival, and the desperate pursuit of a different life.
Available Editions
paperback
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published Jan 1, 2002
436 pages
ISBN: 9780156007474
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Slammerkin by Emma Donoghue.
Sexual Content