Mistress of My Fate

Set in eighteenth-century England, this candid and vivid novel follows Henrietta Lightfoot as she navigates a tumultuous journey from her childhood into the bustling London demi-monde, seeking independence amidst a society that favors men's liberties. Through a richly detailed and provocative narrative, the story explores the hidden lives of women often overshadowed in history, blending bawdiness with sophistication in a compelling picaresque tale.