The story Ruth has to tell of her deadly creations – of bitterness and betrayal, of death and dresses – will shake Dorothea’s belief in rationality, and the power of redemption.Ĭan Ruth be trusted? Is she mad, or a murderer? For Ruth attributes her crimes to a supernatural power inherent in her stitches. But when she meets teenage seamstress Ruth, she is faced with another theory: that it is possible to kill with a needle and thread. When Dorothea’s charitable work leads her to Oakgate Prison, she is delighted with the chance to explore her fascination with phrenology and test her hypothesis that the shape of a person’s skull can cast a light on their darkest crimes. Ruth Butterham is young, poor and awaiting trial for murder. I really enjoyed reading this one with her and we both liked the book, which is even better.ĭorothea Truelove is young, wealthy and beautiful. I am very grateful to her as she engages in such thoughtful discussion, and makes me look upon a book from a slightly different perspective. This was a buddy read with my friend Pauliina.
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