Aktion	Zweigstelle	Standorte	Status	Frist	Vorbestellungen
Vorbestellen	Zweigstelle: 05., Pannaschg. 6	Standorte: FS.E DR.H Wate / Historical fiction	Status: Entliehen	Frist: 27.10.2026	Vorbestellungen: 0

London, 1862. Sue Trinder is an orphan, raised among a colorful family of petty thieves—fingersmiths—under the watchful eye of the matriarchal Mrs. Sucksby. Her life is one of survival and loyalty until a charismatic con man known as "Gentleman" arrives with a seductive proposition. The plan? To help him seduce and marry a wealthy, naive heiress named Maud Lilly, only to commit her to an insane asylum and split the inheritance. Sue is to be the inside woman, serving as Maud's lady's maid.

 

But as Sue enters the gloomy, isolated mansion of Briar, she finds that nothing is as it seems. Maud Lilly is not the simple girl Sue expected, and the boundaries between predator and prey begin to blur. Sarah Waters weaves an extraordinary, ingenious tale of fraud, madness, and dark secrets that will keep you guessing until the very last page. "Fingersmith" is a breathtakingly atmospheric masterpiece that perfectly captures the grime and glamour of Victorian London while delivering one of the most shocking plot twists in modern literature.

 

Shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Orange Prize, this novel is a rich, Gothic-inflected journey into a world of betrayal and unexpected desire. Waters’ prose is evocative and gripping, creating a sense of dread and fascination that is impossible to shake. Whether you are drawn to the intricate plotting of a classic mystery or the emotional depth of a forbidden romance, "Fingersmith" is a visceral and unforgettable experience that redefines the historical thriller.