The Dress Lodger

Set amidst the grim streets of Sunderland during a devastating epidemic, this compelling story follows fifteen-year-old Gustine, a young prostitute working to support her child with a rare anatomical defect, and Dr. Henry Chiver, a surgeon haunted by his past and searching for redemption. Their lives intertwine in a world filled with danger, moral ambiguity, and haunting secrets, as Gustine navigates threats from her environment and her own circumstances. Amidst the chaos of cholera and societal upheaval, both must confront their pasts and make difficult choices that will impact their futures.