When Hester is thrust into the world of the aristocratic Brock family, she leaps at the chance to improve her station in life under the tutelage of the fiercely intelligent and mysterious Rebekah Brock.īut whispers from her past slowly begin to poison her new life and both she and Rebekah are lured into the most sinister of investigations, dragging them into the blackest heart of a city where something more depraved than either of them could ever imagine is lurking.Ī compelling page-turner from a gifted new voice in historical fiction, The Wicked Cometh is the perfect read for fans of The Witchfinder’s Sister, Fingersmith and The Essex Serpent. The houses, the people, the weather and mood, it's all described in a way that draws the reader in. Her London comes to life through her descriptions which are incredibly evocative, whether it's the dirt on the streets or the sound of the crowd. Out of these shadows comes Hester White, a bright young woman who is desperate to escape the slums by any means possible. The Wicked Cometh is incredibly atmospheric and this is all due to Laura Carlin's beautiful writing. 2018 by Laura Carlin (Author) 200 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle Edition 1.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 3.49 15 Used from 0.90 Paperback 6.99 19 Used from 0.51 15 New from 3. SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKS ARE MY BAG BREAKTHROUGH AUTHOR AWARDĭown the murky alleyways of London, acts of unspeakable wickedness are taking place and the city’s vulnerable poor are disappearing from the streets. Laura Carlin The Wicked Cometh: The addictive historical mystery Hardcover 1 Feb. ‘We have no need to protect ourselves from the bad sort because WE are the bad sort. As she finds herself dragged into the blackest heart of the city, little does she know that something more depraved than she could ever imagine is lurking.

The wicked cometh by laura carlin