Birch, Carol
Scapegallows
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844083916
- author:
- Birch, Carol
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 130mm X 196mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Scapegallows tells the story of Margaret Catchpole, born into a world of smuggling in 18th-century Suffolk. As a valued servant and friend to those involved in crime, she leads a double life that ultimately leads to her downfall.
Convicted twice and sentenced to hang, Margaret escapes execution and is transported to Australia with other convicts. Her remarkable story is one of survival and resilience, as she navigates the challenges of a new land and a new identity.
This gripping adventure story takes inspiration from the life of Margaret Catchpole, a woman who lived by her wits and earned the nickname "scapegallows" - a term for someone who was used as a scapegoat for others' crimes. A fascinating tale of survival and transformation, Scapegallows is a compelling read.