Featherstone, A: The Newgate Jig

Ann Featherstone is Lecturer in Performance History at Manchester University. She is the author of several non-fiction books about the Victorian entertainment industry including The Victorian Clown, with Jacky Bratton. Her first novel Walking in Pimlico is also published by John Murray.

'Drama both on and off stage that is blood red in tooth and claw... a first rate crime novel that rises high above the normal standards of the genre' -- British Theatre Guide 'Measured, wonderfully memorable, bona fide without ever feeling painstakingly so, and a rollicking good time from end to end, The Newgate Jig is a delight' -- Speculative Scotsman 'Excellent ... Ann Featherstone's skilful hand dances a jig of its own in this fine novel, set in the darker side of Victorial London' -- Shots Magazine 'Fans of Sarah Waters will immediately be attracted to this latest offering from Ann Featherstone ... beautifully written, highly literate but terribly sad' -- Historical Novels Review 'Reminiscent of Sarah Waters in style and feel, and full of vibrant characters ... Very much recommended' -- Historical Novels Review