September 2012 Book of the Month.
The journal of Henrietta Lightfoot so first person, easy reading, entertaining stuff which begins with why this naive and very innocent young lady is running away on 22 October 1789. Then we get her adventures - indeed confessions, as she falls foul of one disastrous situation after another. Set around the West End of London with some great characters, bawdy brothels, elegant drawing rooms and filthy streets, we are hurtled along the road by an infectious voice in a delightful romp. With lots of period detail and more adventures to come, this is the most enormous fun.
And a message to readers from Henrietta Lightfoot:
'October 1789: I shall never forget that day. I shall never forget the decision I made. I was seventeen and so ill prepared for life that I hardly knew how to dress myself, let alone how to board a mail coach or even how to purchase a loaf of bread. When I fled my home at Melmouth Park, I left those who both loved and hated me behind. I threw myself upon the world, dear reader - and see what trouble has come of that. Do read my tale closely, for the warnings of your mamma and your governess were correct; there is much to be learned from a woman of my sort. I fell for every snare and trick of fate, so that you might not. My tale is not for the faint of heart - the prude, the high-minded and moral are likely to take offence. You have heard the lies and slander from others. Prepare now to hear the truth.'
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