Slammerkin

by EmmaDonoghue (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2001

  $13.61

• Used

  Paperback
  2002

  $3.50

• Used

  Hardcover
  2000

  $3.50

  Set in London and Monmouth, this novel is based on the true story of a young girl hanged for murder in 1763. The daughter of a poor seamstress, Mary hungers as greedily for fine clothes and ribbons as others of her class do for food and warmth - a hunger which draws her into prostitution.