Clare Whitfield Livres

'Astonishing ... I'd be amazed if it isn't dominating the shortlists come next year's awards season' M.W. CRAVEN. Marry in haste... Murder at leisure? London, 1888: Susannah rushes into marriage to a young and wealthy surgeon. After a passionate honeymoon, she returns home with her new husband wrapped around her little finger. But then everything changes. Thomas's behaviour becomes increasingly volatile and violent. He stays out all night, returning home bloodied and full of secrets. The gentle caresses she enjoyed on her wedding night are now just a honeyed memory. When the first woman is murdered in Whitechapel, Susannah's interest is piqued. But as she follows the reports of the ongoing hunt for the killer, her mind takes her down the darkest path imaginable. Every time Thomas stays out late, another victim is found dead. Is it coincidence? Or is her husband the man they call Jack the Ripper?

A psychological thriller from the author of People of Abandoned Character. A missing girl. Buried family secrets. An absent father. Is the truth worth searching for?

Set against the backdrop of a real-life all-female crime gang in London, the story follows twenty-year-old Eleanor Mackridge as she transforms into 'Nell the Mack.' Leaving her working-class roots behind, she navigates the gritty underworld of the Forty Elephants, exploring themes of identity, empowerment, and the complexities of female camaraderie in a male-dominated society. Clare Whitfield's narrative delves into the challenges and choices faced by women in a historical context, offering a gripping and unique perspective on crime and resilience.