The Betrayal of Thomas True

Set in the buried streets of Georgian London and the outrageous underworld of the molly houses,a carpenter hiding a double life searches for a traitor who is betraying the secrets of the mollies. The visceralraucoustender and utterly enchanting historical thriller by the award-winning author of The Spirit Engineer. ‘Heartbreakingbeautifullyrical. 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 pastthis is as compelling as West’s debut’ – The Times ‘This deeply affecting novel is an unforgettable combination of historical thrillerlove 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 1715and Thomas True has arrived on old London Bridge with a dangerous secret. One nightlost amongst the squalor of London’s hidden back streetshe finds himself drawn into the outrageous underworld of the molly houses. Meanwhilecarpenter Gabriel Griffin struggles to hide his double life as Lottythe molly’s stoic guard. When a young man is found murderedhe realizes there is a rat amongst thembetraying their secrets to a pair of murderous Justices. Can Gabriel unmask the traitor before they hang? Can he save hapless Thomas from periland their own forbidden love? Set amidst the buried streets of Georgian LondonThe Betrayal of Thomas True is a brutal and devastating thrillerwhere love must overcome eviland the only true sin is betrayal…