Scarlet Petal, White Flower (Paperback)

Sugar is a young prostitute at Mrs. Castaway's brothel who yearns for a better life. Charming, she wins over men with her mischief in bed and intelligent conversation. Soon, her client, William Rackham, a perfume magnate, falls in love and invites her to be his daughter's governess. Driven by passion, Sugar begins to rise and conquer her place in society. The obsession, drunkenness, and hypocrisy of the 19th-century English aristocracy serve as the backdrop for this captivating novel. With a refined narrative, Michel Faber captivates the reader with every page, taking them on a historical journey through the brothels, taverns, and luxury of 1875 England.