One new read I've stumbled across this week is Trades of the Flesh
by Faye L. Booth. First thing you'll notice is that it has an absolutely beautiful cover, which is what first caught my wandering eye. The description itself sounds exciting and dangerous, and just a little bit taboo! 
Preston, 1888: as the century draws to a close, the prostitute murders in London have made young Lydia Ketch's 'trade' a political issue. Lydia, the tough but optimistic daughter of a former workhouse inmate, has spent a year working in the 'introduction house' of Kathleen Tanner, a job that has given her an income few others could match. When Lydia meets Henry Shadwell, a young surgeon with a passionate interest in biology, the two develop an instant - and non-professional - bond. And Henry soon enlists Lydia's help in his underground sidelines; first as a model for pornographic photography; then as an assistant in procuring corpses for medical experimentation. With the dangers of her own line of work becoming clearer by the day, and her newfound delight in her own sexuality burgeoning, Lydia becomes disillusioned with her life as a prostitute. And it soon become clear that her trade - and Henry's - are even more dangerous than either had imagined.As always, Happy Reading!
P.S. Don't forget about this week's Author Interview & Giveaway with TK Turner!
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Not sure if this is my cup of tea but the cover is beautiful! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis one sounds like a very different read - I like it!
ReplyDeleteWow, this one sounds interesting and different! Happy reading, and thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteI can't help but think of the film Perfume when I read the summary. The setting seems similar, and this book sounds well worth the wait. Happy reading and thank you for visiting my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my I see what you mean by taboo. It is certainly much different then anything I've ever read but I agree the cover is beautiful and I like the title. Its hard for me to believe though that Lydia would trust a surgeon when that seems to be the type of person who Jack the Ripper was. Or maybe she's not afraid of taking Risks especially considering her job.
ReplyDeleteWow now this is a different premise and I had to add it to my list because I really like it.
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I might have to check this out some time, it looks like it could be good. Love the cover. Good choice this week.
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