Hardcover, 511 pages
English language
Published Jan. 1, 2002 by Riverhead.
Growing up as a foster child among a family of thieves, orphan Sue Trinder hopes to pay back that kindness by playing a key role in a swindle scheme devised by their leader, Gentleman, who is planning to con a fortune out of the naive Maud Lily, but Sue's growing pity for their helpless victim could destroy the plot. By the author of Tipping the Velvet. 35,000 first printing.
Loved it. Twice.
1/28/20 - Another listen to the fantastic Juanita McMahon read this great book to me.
