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Set against the backdrop of a real-life all-female crime gang in London, the story follows twenty-year-old Eleanor Mackridge as she transforms into 'Nell the Mack.' Leaving her working-class roots behind, she navigates the gritty underworld of the Forty Elephants, exploring themes of identity, empowerment, and the complexities of female camaraderie in a male-dominated society. Clare Whitfield's narrative delves into the challenges and choices faced by women in a historical context, offering a gripping and unique perspective on crime and resilience.
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Poor Girls, Clare Whitfield
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Poor Girls
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Clare Whitfield
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 416
- ISBN13
- 9781837930869
- Series
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of a real-life all-female crime gang in London, the story follows twenty-year-old Eleanor Mackridge as she transforms into 'Nell the Mack.' Leaving her working-class roots behind, she navigates the gritty underworld of the Forty Elephants, exploring themes of identity, empowerment, and the complexities of female camaraderie in a male-dominated society. Clare Whitfield's narrative delves into the challenges and choices faced by women in a historical context, offering a gripping and unique perspective on crime and resilience.