Mrs Gulliver
Martin, Valerie, 1948-2024
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It is 1954, and prostitution is legal in the tropical haven that is Verona Island. Here, among gangsters and corrupt lawmen, Lila Gulliver runs a brothel that promises her exclusive clientele privacy and discretion. When nineteen-year-old Carita, beautiful and blind since birth, comes to her door seeking employment, Mrs Gulliver sees a business opportunity and takes a chance. Carita is mesmerising, sharp and a mystery to her employer, always holding herself at a distance. One night, the son of a wealthy judge patronises Mrs Gulliver's establishment, immediately falling madly in love with Carita. This is Ian Drohan - young, idealistic and cushioned by wealth and family connections. Mrs Gulliver mistrusts him, and worries for Carita's future.
Main title:
Mrs Gulliver / Valerie Martin.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Serpent's Tail, 2024.London : Serpent's Tail, 2024.
Collation:
304 pages ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9781800815391 (hbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
2910248