Clem Fatale Has Been Betrayed
Eve Wersocki-Morris
This is a fabulous new read packed with humour and dastardly adventure. I loved it!
Set in London in 1951 we are introduced to Clem Fatale, youngest member of the Spider Gang and daughter of one of the most notorious crooks in the city. When a jewel heist goes wrong, and Clem’s dad Jimmy disappears it is up to Clem to find him. As with all good adventure stories there is a wonderful cast of disparate characters including my favourite, Gilbert, the naïve and uncomplicated son of Lord Weatherdale.
Readers will find humour in the names of the characters (Twizzler and Mascarpone) as well as in the little incidental actions that run parallel to the main plot. There are also full-page illustrations by Honie Beam spread across the book, making this an appealing book for readers who might not want to read something too long. For those who do this is a satisfying read, and for those who are unsure of being on the side of the gang, there is a touching speech from Clem’s Dad about how the post-war world had changed Britain and how he wanted to help put it right. Think – a modern day Robin Hood. Clem returns in a second adventure in 2026 and I for one can’t wait to read it.
Published by Little Tiger, 2025 (237 pages)
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