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 ‘shades of Sarah Waters…irresistible’ – The Guardian

‘I would like to make myself the heroine of this story – an innocent victim led astray. But alas sir, I would be lying…’

London, 1756: In Newgate prison, Tully Truegood awaits trial. Her fate hanging in the balance, she tells her life-story. It’s a tale that takes her from skivvy in the back streets of London, to conjuror’s assistant, to celebrated courtesan at her stepmother’s Fairy House, the notorious house of ill-repute where decadent excess is a must…

Tully was once the talk of the town. Now, with the best seats at Newgate already sold in anticipation of her execution, her only chance of survival is to get her story to the one person who can help her avoid the gallows.

She is Tully Truegood.

Orphan, whore, magician’s apprentice.

Murderer?

A compelling mix of bawdy romp and magical realism.’
-Sarra Manning, Red magazine

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What a treat, 18th century courtesans and magic. Who could ask for more? Certainly not I!

Loved this book!

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Great story full of bawdy and menacing characters, the story never waivered and a twist at the end was the cherry on the cake. I loved it & was sad it ended.

Great rollercoaster of a story

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Not at all what I expected!
Really well written, brilliantly narrated.
I loved it!

Brilliant

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The best book I’ve heard in ages. I loved the story, it’s content & the way it was read. At times it made be burst out laughing, but has a tender side to it too.
I’ve recommended it to all my friends.

Absolutely loved it

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An Almond for a Parrot was an entertaining listen. Overall I enjoyed the book- some of the descriptions of the more saucier parts made me laugh out loud, and there were a few plot holes and plot points which I found a bit confusing / a bit of a fantastical leap. Overall however, I enjoyed it and would recommend.

Entertaining and Escapist Listening

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