The Trial of Lotta Rae by Siobhan MacGowan - ISBN: 9781787397316
Hardcover
Betrayal in court, justice denied, revenge sought twelve years later.

The Trial of Lotta Rae

The unputdownable historical novel

  • Hardcover

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    4 July 2022

Summary

A Times Best New Historical Fiction pick, perfect for fans of The Familiars and The Binding.

‘KEEPS THE READER HOOKED TO THE END’ - THE TIMES

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 ag…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781787397316
ISBN-10:1787397319
Author:Siobhan MacGowan
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Mountain Leopard Press
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:4 July 2022
Weight:535g
Dimensions:218mm x 146mm x 40mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘A brilliant tale’

‘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 *

About The Author

Siobhan MacGowan

Siobhan MacGowan is a journalist and musician who lived and worked in London for much of her life before returning to Ireland several years ago. She is from a family of great storytellers, the most prominent of which is her brother, Shane MacGowan of The Pogues.

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