Fingersmith

Name: Fingersmith
Rating: 7.8 (80 reviews)
ISBN: 9781573229722

This is a Modern Victorian novel that reads like a murder mystery.This is Sarah Water's third novel and it follows a pickpocketing orphan who poses as a lady maid. It's a story filled with lots of twists and turns and an enthralling love affair.

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Published Oct 1, 2002

582 pages

Average rating: 7.8

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Oree

Jun 25, 2025

6/10 stars

It definitely takes a surprising turn.

idaliscm

Sep 09, 2026

10/10 stars

Finally, an ending I actually enjoyed! What a book!

Belinda Wokson

Jun 21, 2026

10/10 stars

Fantastic fun read

Harrietaspy

May 04, 2025

4/10 stars

Too many "gotcha" moments. Intricate but overly involved.

Janet H

Nov 05, 2024

6/10 stars

Bodice ripper with clever twists and turns in the plot but some of it is repetitive. Good but not great.