The Lightfingered Lass A gripping, gritty Victorian saga

<p><strong>''Quite a romp!'' Val Wood</strong></p><h2>A new resident has fetched up at the House of Help for Friendless Girls and she’s about to set the cat amongst the pigeons…</h2><p>Nineteen-year old <strong>Nan Turpin</strong> is in trouble again, accused of stealing. She’s guilty. Cast out by her family, she turns to the House of Help for Friendless Girls, which promises Nan a fresh start – it’s the House or gaol.</p><p>She and warden <strong>Hetty</strong> immediately clash, but Hetty has her own secrets to keep her busy. With her sister <strong>Amelia</strong> drawing ever closer to their dark family past, will Hetty find the courage to reveal the truth before it’s too late?</p><p>As romance blossoms for Nan outside of the House, can resist her lightfingered ways to forge a future for herself?</p><p><strong>A dramatic and compelling Victorian saga for fans of Val Wood, Emma Hornby and Kitty Neale.</strong></p><h2>Praise for <em>The Lightfingered Lass</em> </h2><p>‘<strong>Compelling and heartwarming</strong>. I loved the sassiness of the characters… it’s littered with interesting historical facts’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p><p>‘I really enjoyed this book and <strong>loved the style of writing</strong>’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p>