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Book Review of Slammerkin

Slammerkin
Slammerkin
Author: Emma Donoghue
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Substores
Book Type: Paperback
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Helpful Score: 1


This is a fascinating historical tale, based on court records of the time about a London whore - with few good qualities. Mary, the main character is a fifteen year old girl who has interest only in herself--saving her own skin and getting more and more money together to stash in a big old sock under the bed. You will like this book if you like historical fiction. It's a great read. You will close the covers of the book feeling very lucky not to have known Mary Saunders.