A stunningly plotted historical thriller, this gripping tale of injustice, intrigue and revenge set in Edwardian London follows the attempts of a woman to bring an influential man who assaulted her to justice.
Halloween night, 1906. Lotta Rae is assaulted by a wealthy gentleman and bravely takes him to trial alongside her barrister, William.
But the verdict is devastating, the consequences unimaginable. When Lotta discovers she has been betrayed, she vows to deliver her own justice. Twelve years later, William and Lotta meet again: this night, their final reckoning. The day in court is done. But tonight he will hear her testimony.
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group
ISBN: 9781787397811
Number of pages: 400
Weight: 278 g
Dimensions: 198 x 128 x 28 mm
'Keeps the reader hooked to the end' - The Times
'A masterclass in storytelling' - Donal Ryan
'Utterly absorbing and vividly realised' - Irish Independent
'An enthralling drama' - Best
'A sweeping, heart-breaking quest for justice' - Fiona Looney
'A tale told with such ominous beauty. Lotta will stay with me forever' - Chas Newkey-Burden
'Weaves historical fact with an engaging and page turning plot' - Sinead Moriarty
'This is a sit-down-and-do-not-get-up-until-you've-finished read' - Belfast Telegraph
'A brilliant tale' - Sunday Business Post
'A gripping story of injustice, intrigue and revenge set at the turn of the 20th century' - Irish Times
The trial of Lotta Rae by Siobhan MacGowan is the story of 15 year old Lotta Rae who was raped by a wealthy businessman. It is the time before the First World War and woman are not able to vote. William Lindon... More
"So long, you plagued me, a ghost in my mind until I made you flesh again. For you cannot rid yourself of a ghost. Cannot slay it. Only flesh can be destroyed. Only flesh can bleed."
The Trial of Lotta Rae...
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I do not feel that I have ever been effected by a fictional character so much, my heart broke for Lotta and the injustice she endured.
I especially enjoyed the sections where Lotta addresses William, as these have...
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