In the shadows of the Brooklyn Bridge, two women find themselves torn between their dreams and the harsh reality of the Bowery. Mollie Flynn is a pickpocket, and Annabelle Lee a prostitute, but when Emmeline DuPre, a wealthy Do-Gooder, offers them a chance at a respectable life, they must decide if it's possible to be anything other than Bowery Girls.
Set in 1883 New York City, this gripping tale of crime and survival will keep you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoyed Sarah Waters' Fingersmith, then you'll love Bowery Girl, an emotional journey of two women determined to make their own way in the world.
