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The Wicked Cometh Laura Carlin

The Wicked Cometh By Laura Carlin

The Wicked Cometh by Laura Carlin


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Summary

Even in the darkest of times, you cannot bury the truth . . . A debut historical novel that will appeal to fans of Sarah Waters and The Silent Companions.

The Wicked Cometh Summary

The Wicked Cometh: The addictive historical mystery by Laura Carlin

'We have no need to protect ourselves from the bad sort because WE are the bad sort . . .'

'Beguiling' Stylist

The year is 1831. Down murky alleyways, acts of unspeakable wickedness are taking place and London's vulnerable poor are disappearing from the streets. Out of these shadows comes Hester White, a bright young woman who is desperate to escape these slums by any means possible.

When a chance encounter thrusts Hester into the beguiling world of the aristocratic Brock family, she leaps at the chance to improve her station in life. But whispers from her past slowly begin to poison her new existence, and lure her into the most sinister of investigations. As she finds herself dragged into the blackest heart of the city, little does she know that something more depraved than she could ever imagine is lurking. . .

'Carlin can tell a good story' Observer

'Contains lovely, lyrical writing . . . and a heady romance at its heart' Sunday Express

'A deliciously dark confection of a novel' Ruth Hogan

The Wicked Cometh Reviews

This deliciously dark confection of a novel has as many twists and turns as the London backstreets of its setting and I devoured it in two sittings! -- Ruth Hogan, author of THE KEEPER OF LOST THINGS
Contains lovely lyrical writing . . . and a heady romance at its heart * Sunday Express *
Carlin's great at conjuring up an image of darkest 1800s London, while her female characters are both of their time, while also being witty and modern * Stylist *
Satisfying * The Times *
Splendidly diverting . . . Spirited and highly readable * Irish Times *
The darkest corners of Georgian London are gleefully drawn in this brilliant story * Emerald Street *
A delightful romp. I can't wait to see what Carlin writes next -- Lauren James, author of THE NEXT TOGETHER
Laura Carlin earns every single comparison to Sarah Waters she's going to get. It's a sterling, historical, dark, twisty novel -- Kaite Welsh * Radio 4 Open Book *
A captivating debut that brings the squalid and sinister Georgian London to life . . . will appeal to fans of vintage gothic a la Wilkie Collins and Sarah Waters * BookRiot *
Charming and a delight to read. An added bonus is that the cover of this book is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. * Yorkshire Post *
Historical fiction with a lesbian slant usually begs comparison with Sarah Waters, but Carlin is more than up to the task as she carefully weaves an eerie, evocative tale where no one can be trusted and everyone - even Hester herself - has secrets * DIVA Magazine *
Richly detailed with well-drawn characters and evocative language, THE WICKED COMETH is an entertaining piece of Victoriana-style literature that's sure to label Carlin as one to watch * Culture Fly *
You can almost taste the gin and the soot . . . but we reckon you'll be enjoying it too much to care * Metro *

About Laura Carlin

Laura Carlin left school at 16 to work in retail banking and it was only after leaving her job to write full-time that she discovered her passion for storytelling and exploring pockets of history through fiction. She lives in a book-filled house in rural Derbyshire with her family (and a very naughty cat). The Wicked Cometh is her first novel.

Additional information

GOR009627349
9781473661394
1473661390
The Wicked Cometh: The addictive historical mystery by Laura Carlin
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Hodder & Stoughton
2019-01-10
352
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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