Crimson and Bone
Marina Fiorato
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A dark, gripping story of love and obsession from bestselling author Marina Fiorato, perfect for fans of THE CRIMSON PETAL AND THE WHITE.
London, 1853. Annie Stride has nothing left to live for - she is a penniless prostitute, newly evicted from her home and pregnant. On the night she plans to cast herself from Waterloo Bridge into the icy waters of the Thames, her life is saved by Francis Maybrick Gill, a talented pre-Raphaelite painter - and her world is changed forever.
Francis takes Annie as his artist's muse, elevating her from fallen woman to society's darling. With her otherworldly beauty now the toast of London, her dark past is left far behind.
But Annie's lavish new life is not all is seems - and there are some who won't let her forget where she came from...
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Praise for Crimson and Bone
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A captivating Gothic blend of mystery and romance - Sunday Mirror'A rich jewel of a story, full of colour, desire and danger. I was transfixed.'A thrilling tale of love, lust, and revenge - The Lady'An exquisite read...will keep you engaged from the first page to the last. This is historical fiction at its best.'A beautifully-crafted novel..., by turns opulent and visceral. The encroaching sense of menace was perfectly paced, as was the slow reveal of the shocking truth underpinning the story. I adored it.Jack the Ripper meets Pygmalion... very creepy - BestMarina Fiorato's latest novel will delight her ever increasing number of fansA great summer read, I would highly recommend it if you enjoy tense, romantic thrillers, and have an interest in the Victorian art world. - Sixty Surfers
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