A new resident has fetched up at the House of Help for Friendless Girls and she’s about to set the cat amongst the pigeons…

Nan Turpin is in trouble again, accused of stealing. She’s guilty. She’s offered refuge by the House of Help for Friendless Girls, which promises Nan a fresh start – it’s the House or gaol.

She and warden Hetty immediately clash, but Hetty has her own secrets to keep her busy. With her sister Amelia drawing ever closer to their dark family past, will Hetty find the courage to reveal the truth before it’s too late?

As romance blossoms for Nan outside of the House, can resist her light-fingered ways to forge a future for herself?

A dramatic and compelling Victorian saga for fans of Val Wood, Emma Hornby and Kitty Neale.

PRAISE FOR THE LIGHTFINGERED LASS

‘Quite a romp!’
Val Wood

‘Both compelling and heartwarming… I loved the sassiness of the characters!’
NetGalley

‘A wonderful and happy and sad story that I really enjoyed reading.’
Goodreads

‘I was thrown into Nan’s life in this story and did not see where she would ever escape her life. I enjoyed this work! I look forward to reading more from this author.’
NetGalley

‘Clague is such a brilliant writer, everything is so vivd and well depicted, with characters you can relate to.’
Amazon

‘A must read! This is a good book from start to finish with brilliant characters, well-written.’
Amazon