{"product_id":"9781837930883","title":"Poor Girls","description":"Author: Whitfield, Clare\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781837930883\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Bloomsbury\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 14 Oct 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 416 Format: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Funny, fast-paced and dark... with dialogue that absolutely crackles'\u003cb\u003e ELODIE HARPER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A brave, bold novel' \u003cb\u003eARAMINTA HALL\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eIF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE RULES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e1922\u003c\/b\u003e. Eleanor Mackridge is staring down the barrel of two equally depressing life choices     serving the upper classes or finding a husband     when she crosses paths with the notorious all-female gang, the Forty Elephants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eYOU MIGHT AS WELL BREAK THEM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e These are women who society would rather forget. They are bold and vulgar, they steal diamonds and fur, drink champagne and gin. They give young women ideas above their station     and Eleanor wants in. Now she has the chance to make sure that history remembers her. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eBecause women don't have to marry or serve to get ahead. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eThey can steal.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003ePoor Girls\u003c\/i\u003e, Clare Whitfield exposes the criminal underbelly of 1920s London     b\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eut this isn't a morality tale, it's an adventure for the willingly wicked.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Memorable, outrageous and full of heart. Loved it     every time I put it down I couldn't wait to pick it up again.' \u003cb\u003eELENI KYRIACOU\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Wonderfully roguish characters, and great period detail. Really enjoyable.'\u003cb\u003e IAN MOORE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A richly vivid and picaresque masterwork, \u003ci\u003ePoor Girls\u003c\/i\u003e is by turns humorous, horrifying and humane.'\u003cb\u003e TOM MEAD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A compulsive read... A real page turner.' \u003cb\u003eCAITLIN DAVIES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin the growing fans of the Forty Elephants  -\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Clare Whitfield's best book to date.' Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e'What a ride, this book is so much fun.' Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e'Will make you laugh but also shed a tear.' Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e'I highly recommend it to anyone drawn to tales of resilience, ambition, and rebellion.' Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e'Such a brilliant book, everyone should read it!' Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e'Glamorous and uncompromising.' Reader review","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46643235520670,"sku":"UBD-9781837930883","price":24.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9781837930883.jpg?v=1774484949","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9781837930883","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}