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Fingersmith

By: Sarah Waters
Narrated by: Juanita McMahon
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Fingersmith is the dazzling audiobook written by Sarah Waters and narrated by the ever-popular Juanita McMahon. This is the enigmatic story of the fingersmith’s, working their way through the pockets and purses of 1862 London. It is a curious look at their lives told through the eyes of a young girl growing up among them. She has been unwittingly set on a path since her birth that is as mysterious as the family who care for her and the young orphan living nearby that she can't help but feel a connection with. This story is enchanting as much as it is suspenseful. Available now from Audible.

Publisher's Summary

London 1862: Sue Trinder, orphaned at birth, grows up among petty thieves - fingersmiths - under the rough but loving care of Mrs Sucksby and her 'family'. But from the moment she draws breath, Sue's fate is linked to that of another orphan growing up in a gloomy mansion not too many miles away.

©2002 Sarah Waters (P)2002 W F Howes Ltd

Critic Reviews

"Sarah Waters is one of the best storytellers alive today " Matt Thorne, ( Independent on Sunday)
"Intensely atmospheric, impeccably paced, and cunningly structured, this is that rarity in contemporary fiction: a deeply serious novel that is also a thumping great read" Douglas Kennedy, ( Mail on Sunday)

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What twists and turns ! Amazing.

Loved the story and the reading! There were many unexpected turns! Great tale and fantastic characters.

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Soo good

Really enjoyed all of this book! How the lady reads the novel is soo entertaining and the book itself is soo good! Highly Recommend.

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Brilliant plot and narration

This is the first book I’ve read in ages that surprised me at every turn. Such an enjoyable read and the narrator was perfect. Loved it!

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  • Amy
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I'll be talking with an accent for days

Plot twists! Deep, interesting loveable/hateable characters. Wonderful story and perfect narrator! I had read Tipping the Velvet before, and this story is equally gripping. I love how Sarah captures the desire between two women in this time period.

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You get so much more than you expect

Brilliantly done. So many twists and turns! I was completely hooked! You think you know what you're getting, but trust me, you dont!

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Bloody good book!

Couldn’t put it down! Wicked storyline, plot, characters and kept quite fast paced throughout. Narration was en pointe too! Highly recommend this as next read - my first Sarah Waters book, but will most definitely not be my last!

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Loved it

For me, the sign of a really good book is when the characters stay with you long after the story is done.

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loved it

awesome story very well written and narrator did an excellent job. Story really captured the atmosphere of Victorian London.will need to read more sarah waters books.

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Worth every minute

The story and performance were phenomenal. The characters and world were so beautifully built and every minute of the 24+ hrs was worth it.

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An adventure

I absolutely loved this book. Grew to really enjoy the drama sure performance of the reader. Can't recommend this enough.

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