Hammer
Hammer by Sara Stockbridge, published by Chatto & Windus in 2009, is a first edition novel that spans 279 pages. The story follows Grace Hammer, a mother of four living in London’s East End, where she engages in petty theft from wealthy visitors. As she navigates her daily life, her past actions come back to haunt her, intertwining her fate with that of Mr. Blunt, a man consumed by thoughts of revenge.
Readers will find a narrative that blends elements of fiction, historical context, and mystery. The plot delves into themes of crime and the consequences of one’s actions, as Grace’s seemingly simple life is disrupted by the return of a figure from her past. The tension builds as Mr. Blunt’s desire for retribution becomes increasingly palpable, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of morality and survival in a gritty urban landscape.
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“Grace Hammer lives a sweet enough life with her four children in London’s dank and dirty East End, dipping the pockets of wealthy strangers foolish enough to venture there. She keeps a clean house and a tight hold on her magpie nature, restricting her interests to wallets and pocket watches, which are bread and butter – at night she dreams of shiny things. Unbeknown to Grace, her most audacious crime is about to leap seventeen years and come knocking. Out in the dark countryside Mr Blunt rocks in his chair, grinding his teeth, vowing furious retribution. He has never forgotten his scarlet treasure, or the harlot that stole it from him. At night he dreams of slitting her lily-white throat…”
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