Description
In the grimy heart of Victorian London, a young prostitute named Sugar dreams of escaping her brutal reality and ascending to a life of respectability. Her path takes an unexpected turn when she captures the attention of the wealthy and self-absorbed perfume magnate, William Rackham, offering a glimpse of a world beyond the brothel. As Sugar navigates this treacherous new social landscape, she encounters a vivid cast of characters, from the city's elite to its lowest inhabitants, all while grappling with the true cost of ambition and the complex nature of desire. Michel Faber masterfully reconstructs the era, immersing the reader in a world of stark contrasts, where the pursuit of love and status unfolds against a backdrop of societal hypocrisy and hidden desperation.
Available Editions
paperback
Canongate
Published Jan 1, 2003
835 pages
ISBN: 9781841954318
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Details
First Published
2003
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber.