The Betrayal of Thomas True - by A J West (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

'Heartbreaking, beautiful, lyrical. I was captivated from the start ... you won't want to put it down' - Catriona Ward
'A thriller and a vivid exploration of a largely forgotten aspect of London's past, this is as compelling as West's debut' - The Times
'This deeply affecting novel is an unforgettable combination of historical thriller, love story and heartbreaking tragedy' - Heat magazine
'Stunning and powerful - an atmospheric thriller that is both heartfelt and meticulously researched. You'll never forget Thomas True' - Janice Hallett

***WINNER OF THE HWA DEBUT CROWN***
***THE TOP 10 Sunday Times BESTSELLER***

The only sin is betrayal...

It is the year 1715, and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One night, lost amongst the squalor of London's hidden back streets, he finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhile, carpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lotty, the molly's stoic guard. When a young man is found murdered, he realizes there is a rat amongst them, betraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang? Can he save hapless Thomas from peril, and their own forbidden love?

Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian London, The Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thriller, where love must overcome evil, and the only true sin is betrayal...

About the Author

A.J. West's bestselling debut novel The Spirit Engineer won the Historical Writers' Association Debut Crown Award, gaining international praise for its telling of a long-forgotten true story. An award winning BBC newsreader and reporter, he has written for national newspapers and regularly appears on network television discussing his writing and the historical context of contemporary events A passionate historical researcher, he writes at The London Library and museum archives around the world.