{"title":"Lizzie Pook","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Lizzie Pook, a talented author known for her enthralling blend of historical fiction and crime thriller narratives. Lizzie's works transport readers to richly imagined settings, where meticulously researched historical details are interwoven with intriguing plots and unforgettable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMaude Horton's Glorious Revenge\u003c\/em\u003e, Lizzie Pook crafts a gripping crime thriller set against the backdrop of the Victorian era. The story follows Maude Horton, a resilient protagonist determined to exact justice, as twists and turns keep readers on the edge of their seats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMoonlight and the Pearler's Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e, another standout novel in Lizzie's collection, plunges into the world of early 20th century Australia. This historical fiction tale is laced with mystery and drama, as it follows the journey of a young woman searching for her missing father amidst the hazardous and enticing world of pearl diving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLizzie Pook's books are a must-read for those who appreciate compelling narratives that are both educational and thrilling. Dive into her world and experience stories that are as enlightening as they are entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"maude-hortons-glorious-revenge-by-lizzie-pook-9781761043406","title":"Maude Horton's Glorious Revenge","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaude Horton's Glorious Revenge\u003c\/em\u003e is a mysterious, transporting tale about the unbreakable bond of sisterhood, from the author of the critically acclaimed \u003cem\u003eMoonlight and the Pearler's Daughter\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLondon, 1850. Constance Horton has disappeared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaude, her older sister, knows only that Constance abandoned the apothecary they call home and, disguised as a boy, boarded a ship bound for the Arctic. She never returned. 'A tragic accident', the Admiralty called it. But Maude Horton knows something isn't right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen she finds Constance's journal, it becomes clear that the truth is being buried by sinister forces. To find answers - and deliver justice for her sister - Maude must step into London's dark underbelly and into the path of dangerous, powerful men. The kind of men who seek their fortune in the city's horrors, from the hangings at Newgate to the ghoulish waxworks of Madame Tussaud's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a perilous task. But Maude has dangerous skills of her own...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuch a brilliant book! Every page is stuffed with adventure and character, rendered so evocatively you feel like you're dashing around with Maude in 1850. A joyous, propulsive piece of writing from a truly talented writer.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Stuart Turton, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLizzie Pook is a master of suspense. \u003cem\u003eMaude Horton's Glorious Revenge\u003c\/em\u003e is a lush murder mystery set in 19th-century London ... An unforgettable, atmospheric thrill ride.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Adriana Trigiani, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Good Left Undone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA gripping adventure story ... I loved it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Emma Stonex, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Lamplighters\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrisly, addictive fun ... I devoured it in 24 hours.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Emilia Hart, author of \u003cem\u003eWeyward\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis story will keep you turning pages deep into the night.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Margaret DeRosia, author of \u003cem\u003eEight Strings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRip-roaring and guillotine sharp - I couldn't tear myself away.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Ellory Lloyd, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdventurous and beautifully written, I loved the clever, propulsive storytelling and the wealth of historical detail ... so accomplished, I thoroughly enjoyed it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - Rosie Andrews, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Leviathan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDark, thrilling \u0026amp; completely absorbing, MAUDE is glorious. 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