Poor Girls

<p><b>SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 CRIME WRITERS'' ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD!</b><br><br>''Funny, fast-paced and dark... with dialogue that absolutely crackles’<b> ELODIE HARPER</b><br>''A brave, bold novel'' <b>ARAMINTA HALL</b><br><br><b>IF YOU CAN’T MAKE THE RULES</b><br><br> <b>1922</b>. Eleanor Mackridge is staring down the barrel of two equally depressing life choices – serving the upper classes or finding a husband – when she crosses paths with the notorious all-female gang, the Forty Elephants.<br><br> <b>YOU MIGHT AS WELL BREAK THEM</b><br><br> These are women who society would rather forget. They are bold and vulgar, they steal diamonds and fur, drink champagne and gin. They give young women ideas above their station – and Eleanor wants in. Now she has the chance to make sure that history remembers her. <br><br> <b>Because women don''t have to marry or serve to get ahead. </b> <br> <b>They can steal.</b><br> <b><br>In <i>Poor Girls</i>, Clare Whitfield exposes the criminal underbelly of 1920s London – b</b><b>ut this isn''t a morality tale, it''s an adventure for the willingly wicked.</b><br><br>''Memorable, outrageous and full of heart. Loved it – every time I put it down I couldn’t wait to pick it up again.’ <b>ELENI KYRIACOU</b><br><br>''Wonderfully roguish characters, and great period detail. Really enjoyable.''<b> IAN MOORE</b><br><br>''A richly vivid and picaresque masterwork, <i>Poor Girls</i> is by turns humorous, horrifying and humane.''<b> TOM MEAD</b><br><br>''A compulsive read... A real page turner.'' <b>CAITLIN DAVIES</b><br><br><b><br>Join the growing fans of the Forty Elephants…</b><br><br>‘Clare Whitfield''s best book to date.’ Reader Review<br><br>‘What a ride, this book is so much fun.’ Reader Review<br><br>‘Will make you laugh but also shed a tear.’ Reader Review<br><br>‘I highly recommend it to anyone drawn to tales of resilience, ambition, and rebellion.’ Reader Review<br><br>‘Such a brilliant book, everyone should read it!’ Reader Review<br><br>‘Glamorous and uncompromising.’ Reader review</p>