SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2025 CRIME WRITERS' ASSOCIATION HISTORICAL DAGGER AWARD! 'Funny
fast-paced and dark... with dialogue that absolutely crackles' ELODIE HARPER 'A brave bold
novel' ARAMINTA HALL IF YOU CAN'T MAKE THE RULES 1922 . Eleanor Mackridge is staring down
the barrel of two equally depressing life choices - serving the upper classes or finding a
husband - when she crosses paths with the notorious all-female gang the Forty Elephants. YOU
MIGHT AS WELL BREAK THEM These are women who society would rather forget. They are bold and
vulgar they steal diamonds and fur drink champagne and gin. They give young women ideas above
their station - and Eleanor wants in. Now she has the chance to make sure that history
remembers her. Because women don't have to marry or serve to get ahead. They can steal.
In Poor Girls Clare Whitfield exposes the criminal underbelly of 1920s London - b ut this
isn't a morality tale it's an adventure for the willingly wicked. 'Memorable outrageous and
full of heart. Loved it - every time I put it down I couldn't wait to pick it up again.' ELENI
KYRIACOU 'Wonderfully roguish characters and great period detail. Really enjoyable.' IAN
MOORE 'A richly vivid and picaresque masterwork Poor Girls is by turns humorous horrifying
and humane.' TOM MEAD 'A compulsive read... A real page turner.' CAITLIN DAVIES Join the
growing fans of the Forty Elephants. 'Clare Whitfield's best book to date.' Reader Review
'What a ride this book is so much fun.' Reader Review 'Will make you laugh but also shed a
tear.' Reader Review 'I highly recommend it to anyone drawn to tales of resilience ambition
and rebellion.' Reader Review 'Such a brilliant book everyone should read it!' Reader Review
'Glamorous and uncompromising.' Reader review
