The compelling gorgeously atmospheric tale of love betrayal and innocence inspired by the
incredible true story of female convicts 'Beautifully written an epic sea voyage with an
intriguing murder mystery . . . an unputdownable read' KATIE FFORDE 'I was thoroughly entranced
by the story and the great murder mystery kept me guessing throughout. A real joy to read'
5***** Reader Review 'A gorgeous and compelling story with vibrant characters . . . I was
fascinated' RACHEL HORE ______ Kezia Hayter knows these women aren't dangerous. One hundred and
eighty petty convicts all sentenced to transportation to Australia. On board the Rajah Kezia
makes it her duty to redeem them enlisting a select few to create an intricate quilt. With
each stitch they are tied closer together. But when one woman is murdered Kezia's work is
threatened. She maintains faith in their innocence even when the men leading the investigation
do not. But if she can't find the killer how can Kezia save them? Based on a real-life voyage
Dangerous Women is a sweeping tale of confinement hope and the terrible things we do to
survive. ______ 'An intriguing murder-mystery skilfully written and bursting with colour and
life' Lucy Atkins author of Magpie Lane 'Dazzling. A captivating story filled with intrigue
and dark secrets. An immensely satisfying tale of guilt innocent and second chances' Emma Rous
author of The Au Pair 'A fabulous page-turning novel that kept me gripped. It's impossible not
to become engaged with these women' Jane Harris author of The Observations 'This is a locked
room mystery to end all locked room mysteries!' Sophie Bennett author of The Windsor Knot
Readers are entranced by Dangerous Women: 'I thoroughly enjoyed this clever poignant tale of
embroidery and murder on the high seas' 5***** Reader Review 'A wonderfully inspiring read
full of compassion and friendship. Full of the social history of the time I enjoyed this book
immensely' 5***** Reader Review 'A fascinating book about a group of women determined to
survive' 5***** Reader Review 'I sat down and read Dangerous Women in one go. I don't think I
could have put it down if the house was on fire!' 5***** Reader Review 'I have fallen in love
with this story! I loved how all the women felt real and all their faults. A GEM of a book'
5***** Reader Review
