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Fingersmith
Book • 2002
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters is a gripping historical novel set in Victorian England.
It follows the story of Sue Trinder, a young orphan raised by a 'baby farmer', who becomes involved in a plot to defraud a wealthy heiress, Maud Lilly.
As the story unfolds, Sue and Maud develop unexpected feelings for each other amidst a complex web of deception and betrayal.
The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power dynamics between characters.
It follows the story of Sue Trinder, a young orphan raised by a 'baby farmer', who becomes involved in a plot to defraud a wealthy heiress, Maud Lilly.
As the story unfolds, Sue and Maud develop unexpected feelings for each other amidst a complex web of deception and betrayal.
The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the power dynamics between characters.
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as the author of the novel on which the movie is based.


Sean Fennessey

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, who thought she had read it before, but she was mistaken.


Anne Bogel

Ep 485: A midyear reading check-in
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as a literary, gothic, historical fiction slash thriller.

Elise Brancheau

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for its good sense of place, good character development, and fun story.


Anne Bogel

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