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Literature & Fiction - Fingersmith

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Book Synopsis: “Oliver Twist with a twist…Waters spins an absorbing tale that withholds as much as it discloses. A pulsating story.”—The New York Times Book Review  The Handmaiden, a film adaptation of Fingersmith, directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Kim Tae-Ri, is now available. Sue Trinder is an orphan, left as an infant in the care of Mrs. Sucksby, a “baby farmer,” who raised her with unusual tenderness, as if Sue were her own. Mrs. Sucksby’s household, with its fussy babies calmed with doses of gin, also hosts a transient family of petty thieves—fingersmiths—for whom this house in the heart of a mean London slum is home.One day, the most beloved thief of all arrives—Gentleman, an elegant con man, who carries with him an enticing proposition for Sue: If she wins a position as the maid to Maud Lilly, a naïve gentlewoman, and aids Gentleman in her seduction, then they will all share in Maud’s vast inheritance. Once the inheritance is secured, Maud will be disposed of—passed off as mad, and made to live out the rest of her days in a lunatic asylum.With dreams of paying back the kindness of her adopted family, Sue agrees to the plan. Once in, however, Sue begins to pity her helpless mark and care for Maud Lilly in unexpected ways...But no one and nothing is as it seems in this Dickensian novel of thrills and reversals.

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Looking for a captivating read that will keep you on the edge of your seat? Look no further than Fingersmith by Sarah Waters. This gripping novel has been described by The New York Times Book Review as "Oliver Twist with a twist," and it's no wonder why. Waters weaves a tale that is both absorbing and withholding, keeping you hooked from beginning to end.

But that's not all. Fingersmith has also been adapted into the critically acclaimed film, The Handmaiden, directed by Park Chan-wook and starring Kim Tae-Ri. Now you can experience the twists and turns of this captivating story on the big screen. Immerse yourself in a world of intrigue and deception as you follow the journey of Sue Trinder, an orphan raised by a family of petty thieves.

This compelling narrative takes place in the heart of a mean London slum, where Sue becomes entangled in the plans of the charming con man, Gentleman. The proposition is simple: help him seduce Maud Lilly, a naive gentlewoman, and together they will all share in her vast inheritance. However, as Sue begins to care for Maud in unexpected ways, she starts to question the cruel intentions of Gentleman and the true nature of their scheme.

Prepare to be enthralled by this Dickensian tale of thrill and intrigue. Nothing and no one is as they seem, and every page will leave you guessing. Don't miss out on the chance to experience the mesmerizing world of Fingersmith for yourself.

Ready to dive into this captivating story? Get your copy of Fingersmith today and immerse yourself in a world of mystery and suspense.

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