The most inspiring and hopeful historical literary fiction novel of 2025 * An enthralling historical masterpiece set in 18th century London. The novel follows Sukey Maynard, a young mixed-race woman, as she is forced into prostitution and navigates life in a Covent Garden brothel. * Perfect for fans of novels such as The Fraud by Zadie Smith and The Household by Stacey Halls, and a range of historical fiction authors like Clare Chambers, Brit Bennett and Jessie Burton. * An exciting return to form for Louise - an historical literary novel exploring themes of freedom, identity, and female agency in a historically oppressive society. It portrays the realities faced by women and people of colour in 18th century London. * Rich in historical detail - paints a vivid picture of London's underbelly, from the brothels of Covent Garden to the emerging communities of free Black people. Gives a voice to marginalised people who are often absent from historical fiction and explores how they fought to maintain their humanity in the face of systemic oppression. * Louise was selected for the Observer Top 10 Best Debut Novelists list in 2020.

* 60k Louise Hare books sold to date. * THIS LOVELY CITY was: - A BBC TWO Between The Covers TV Book Club pick - Shortlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize - Longlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award - An Indie Book of the Month, selected by the Booksellers Association - Included in several 'Best of 2020' round-ups * MISS ALDRIDGE REGRETS was shortlisted for Historical Novel of the Year in the Fingerprint Awards 2023, and HARLEM AFTER MIDNIGHT was shortlisted for the CWA Historical Dagger Award 2024. * A festival favourite - Louise is at the top of the festival organisers' wish list for panel events. Her PR profile continues to grow, all year round. She was a judge for the HWA Awards in 2024. Competition: the;fraud;household;And So I Roar;hello beautiful;. by;Zadie Smith;Stacey Halls;Abi Dare;James Baldwin;Joanna Cannon.