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The Trial of Lotta Rae

By: Siobhan MacGowan
Narrated by: Amanda Dahl, Leighton Pugh
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About this listen

 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
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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.
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'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 Hogan©2022 Siobhan MacGowan (P)2022 Welbeck Publishing Group 20th Century Crime Fiction Fiction Historical Fiction World War I England Crime Mystery

Critic reviews

"An enthralling drama." (Best)

"A tale told with such ominous beauty. Lotta will stay with me forever." (Chas Newkey-Burden)
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loved this book. narrators brought it to life. lovely use of language. highly recommended.

great read

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I love how this book weaved in the plight of women/misogyny of men and class still faced today with a historic perspective.
A heartbreaking tale, but likely the reality of many women and I appreciate that it wasn't sugar coated. Lotta is a character that will stay with me.

What a BRILLIANT read

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Loved this as an absorbing listen. Beautifully written and really evocative. Well narrated too.

Deeply sad but really well written

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Be prepared for the sadness. It’s so well written that I felt the pain of the characters.

I was gripped

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