The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber (2003, Trade Paperback)

Description: Product Details The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber ISBN: 0156028778 EAN: 9780156028776 Publisher: Harcourt, Inc. First Harvest Edition: 09/01/2003, Paperback Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 7.9 x1.7 inches Pages: 928 Language: English BOOK OVERVIEW A teenage prostitute ascends through the many layers of Victorian London society in this highly acclaimed "big, sexy, bravura novel" (New York Times). London, 1870s. At the heart of this panoramic narrative is a young woman's struggle to lift her body and soul out of the gutter. Sugar, a nineteen-year-old whore in the brothel of the terrifying Mrs. Castaway, yearns for a better life. Her ascent through the strata of Victorian society begins with the egotistical perfume magnate William Rackham. Infatuated with Sugar, William's patronage brings her into the circles of his family and milieu: his wife who barely overcomes chronic hysteria to make her appearances during "the Season"; his mysteriously hidden-away daughter, left to the care of minions; his pious brother, foiled in his devotional calling by his lust for the Widow Fox; as well as preening socialites, drunken journalists, untrustworthy servants, vile guttersnipes, and whores of all stripes and persuasions. Twenty years in its conception, research, and writing, The Crimson Petal and the White is teeming with life, rich in texture and incident, with breathtakingly real characters. "Cocky and brilliant, amused and angry, [Faber] is rightfully earning comparisons to observer extraordinaire Charles Dickens. . . . It's hopeless to resist" (Entertainment Weekly). ABOUT THE AUTHOR Michel Faber's work has been published in twenty countries and received several literary awards. He lives in Scotland. Hometown: A remote cottage in Ross-shire, Scottish Highlands Date of Birth: April 13, 1960 Place of Birth: The Hague, Netherlands Education: Melbourne University Product Condition Please read the store's product description, review images of the item for sale for accurate details, and ask questions when in doubt before purchasing the item. Very Good: All pages and the cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable) and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine may show signs of wear. Some books, "but not all books," may include inscriptions or dedications. May show developing signs of foxing due to age and or quality of paper used. What makes a book or item collectible? Factors include first printing, first editions, author signatures, famous ownership, unique aesthetic elements, and the book's age and condition. Remember that rarity and collectibility are subjective. What one collector deems rare may not hold the same value for another! Return Policy All sales of collectible items are final. Due to their unique nature, we do not accept returns or exchanges. Please review product details and ask questions before making a purchase. For non-collectible and free returns paid by the seller items, returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. A 15% restocking fee applies, and the item must be returned in original condition with all packaging and accessories. Refunds are issued within five to seven business days of receiving the returned item. Feedback Policy Dimittas Home Book Collection eBay feedback is automatically generated after leaving positive feedback. Thank you so much.

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