The Confessions of Frannie Langton
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The Confessions of Frannie Langton is a haunting historical thriller set in Jamaica and 1820s London that delves into the intertwined issues of race, class, and gender. Frannie Langton, a former slave who worked as a servant in the home of the renowned scientist George Benham and his eccentric French wife, Marguerite, is on trial for their brutal murders. The media and the public are quick to condemn her as a seductress, a whore, and a master manipulator, but Frannie insists she has no memory of the events of that fateful evening. As she recounts her life story and struggles with love and betrayal, readers are drawn into a world that exposes the darker aspects of society. The book echoes the themes of Alias Grace, The Underground Railroad, and The Paying Guests while also exploring new ground, making it a breathtaking and unmissable debut that will leave readers in awe.