The Harlot's Progress: Pt. 1: Yorkshire Molly [Paperback]

Full of excellent period detail. It zips along with lots of incident.A" NIGEL RANDELL, Emmy Award winner and Author

This is a brand new historical thriller from Peter Mottley based on William Hogarth's celebrated 1733 etchings, "A Harlot's Progress". The first in a trilogy, "Yorkshire Molly" is a compelling story of one woman's misadventures in 18th century London and the first novel to bring these fascinating historical prints to life. Heroine Molly Huckerby arrives in London from Yorkshire into the exciting, vibrant and forbidding streets of the capital. She is soon approached by the notorious bawd Mother Wickham who cunningly seduces the heroine into a life of prostitution in a Cheapside brothel. The first in a trilogy, the story has elements of both bawdy romp and the serious struggles of a young woman against overwhelming misfortune. As well as comedy moments there is a breathtaking twist in the tale that keeps the reader gripped with a rewarding and not unhappy ending. Mottley (1935-2006) paints London with a colourful stroke, rich with historical accuracy that is the result of years of meticulous research. Following his death, his daughter found hundreds of well referenced books about 18th century London among his belongings. 'Full of excellent period detail. It zips along with lots of incident' - Nigel Randell, Emmy Award winner and Author. The book trailer is available to view online.

Peter Henry Mottley (29th January 1935 - 17th July 2006) was born in Edmonton, London. He graduated from University of Sheffield in with a BA(Hons) Philosophy & English. Peter became a professional actor, theatre director, scriptwriter and novelist. Several of his plays have been produced professionally, including After Agincourt, The Last Will & Testament of Popsy Petal, Before Nell and A Matter of Etiquette. After Agincourt was also produced on Radio 3, narrated by Bob Hoskins. Other plays on the amateur circuit included Liz and Dead Trouble. He has had several short stories and one novel published, The Sex Bar. Peter was a prominent figure in the Oxford theatre world and active member of the Oxford Theatre Guild, where he wrote and directed many plays. His memory is celebrated with a named seat in the stalls at The Oxford Playhouse.