Kester (Kit) Grant is a British-Mauritian writer of color who has lived all over the world: Mauritius, Democratic Republic of the Congo, England, USA, and France. She has worked as a copywriter and a volunteer writing mentor for the Ministry of Stories, a UK nonprofit based on Dave Eggers's 826 National. You can learn more about her on her website at kestergrant.com and follow her on Twitter at @kgtellsstories.
“The narrative shines in its depictions of the gritty criminal
underworld and its fierce and resourceful heroine. . . . Raw
and spirited.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Vividly sketched characters, high stakes, and a harrowing plot
distinguish Grant’s tale, which champions justice and found family
while opposing human trafficking.” —Publishers Weekly
“[An] adventurous new take on a classic.” —Booklist
“If you've been looking for a Les
Miserables retelling, Kester Grant has the book for
you!” —BuzzFeed
"Fans of alternate histories will enjoy this adventurous new take
on a classic.” —Bookpage
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