Rich in historical detail, The Trial of Lotta Rae transports us to suffragette London, combining fact and fiction featuring key historical figures.
Set in suffragette London. Lotta Rae is a working-class 15-year-old, raped by a wealthy gentleman, who makes the brave decision to testify in court. William Lindon is a barrister about to lose everything. Both have decisions to make that will change the course of their lives and the lives of everyone around them for generations to come.
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Rich in historical detail, The Trial of Lotta Rae transports us to suffragette London, combining fact and fiction featuring key historical figures.
Set in suffragette London. Lotta Rae is a working-class 15-year-old, raped by a wealthy gentleman, who makes the brave decision to testify in court. William Lindon is a barrister about to lose everything. Both have decisions to make that will change the course of their lives and the lives of everyone around them for generations to come.
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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 again: this night, their final reckoning.The day in court is done. But tonight he will hear her testimony. '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'Beautifully executed and thought provoking' - Ruth HoganCritic Reviews
“'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
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 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.
Set in suffragette London. Lotta Rae is a working-class 15-year-old, raped by a wealthy gentleman, who makes the brave decision to testify in court. William Lindon is a barrister about to lose everything. Both have decisions to make that will change the course of their lives and the lives of everyone around them for generations to come. Lotta Rae is a working-class fiften-year-old who is viciously raped by a wealthy gentleman. Lotta's family believe in justice and so Lotta makes the brave decision to testify in court against her attacker. The community supports her, or so it seems. William Lindon is a barrister about to lose everything. He can't live up to his father's formidable reputation and if he fails one more case, how will he house, clothe and feed his wife and young son? Both Lotta and William have decisions to make that will change the course of their lives and the lives of everyone around them for generations to come.
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