The Lace Maiden

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars in Deal, Kent, this novel follows the Lennicker sisters as they navigate life in a town dominated by smugglers and villains. After their father’s murder, eldest sister Louisa is drawn into the dangerous world of illegal trade to support her family, all while contemplating her desire for revenge. With the looming threat of war, the sisters face high-stakes choices that could threaten their lives and their future.