The Trial of Lotta Rae by Siobhan Macgowan
Set in suffragette London. Lotta Rae is a working-class 15-year-old, raped by a wealthy gentleman, who makes the brave decision to testify in court. William Lindon is a barrister about to lose everything. Both have decisions to make that will change the course of their lives and the lives of everyone around them for generations to come.
'Keeps the reader hooked to the end' * The Times *
'A masterclass in storytelling' -- Donal Ryan
'Utterly absorbing and vividly realised' * Irish Independent *
'An enthralling drama' * Best *
'A sweeping, heart-breaking quest for justice' -- Fiona Looney
'A tale told with such ominous beautyLotta will stay with me forever' -- Chas Newkey-Burden
'Weaves historical fact with an engaging and page turning plot' -- Sinead Moriarty
'This is a sit-down-and-do-not-get-up-until-you've-finished read' * Belfast Telegraph *
'A brilliant tale' * Sunday Business Post *
'A gripping story of injustice, intrigue and revenge set at the turn of the 20th century' * Irish Times *
'A masterclass in storytelling' -- Donal Ryan
'Utterly absorbing and vividly realised' * Irish Independent *
'An enthralling drama' * Best *
'A sweeping, heart-breaking quest for justice' -- Fiona Looney
'A tale told with such ominous beautyLotta will stay with me forever' -- Chas Newkey-Burden
'Weaves historical fact with an engaging and page turning plot' -- Sinead Moriarty
'This is a sit-down-and-do-not-get-up-until-you've-finished read' * Belfast Telegraph *
'A brilliant tale' * Sunday Business Post *
'A gripping story of injustice, intrigue and revenge set at the turn of the 20th century' * Irish Times *
Siobhan MacGowan is a journalist and musician who lived and worked in London for much of her life before returning to Ireland several years ago. She is from a family of great storytellers, the most prominent of which is her brother, Shane MacGowan of The Pogues.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781787397316 |
| ISBN 10 | 1787397319 |
| Title | The Trial of Lotta Rae |
| Author | Siobhan Macgowan |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2022-05-26 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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