Synopsis
'A gleeful, page-flipping read' Observer
'The ultimate summer escape' New York Times
One wrong move, one misstep, and the course of a life can be changed for ever.
Annie Perry is born beside the coal-muddied canals of the Black Country at the height of the industrial revolution. At nine years old she is sold for six guineas to the famous and feared bare-knuckle boxer Bill Perry, the Tipton Slasher. From that moment on, Annie will fight - for Bill and for her future.
A whole new world opens up to Annie, one of love, fortune and family, but also of great danger.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Canongate Books
- ISBN: 9781838851958
- Number of pages: 304
- Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 18 mm
- Weight: 205g
- Languages: English
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Kitson is a consummate storyteller!
Mick Kitson is a consummate storyteller. I loved "Sal" too, albeit it's a very different book. I was completely immersed in "Featherweight" from the outset... READ MORE
Great book with a vivid story
I loved this - Mick Kitson demonstrates great skill in creating such tangible characters who populate a vivid story.
Annie belongs to a travelling family... READ MORE