Gillie Basson
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Undefeated: A Novel
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"I absolutely loved "Undefeated" by Gillie Basson! This book completely drew me in from the start. I had never heard of Elizabeth Wilkinson Stokes before, but her story is so rich and engaging. The way Basson brings her to life, along with all the oth"
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"In the squalid backstreets of 18th-century London, where blood mixes with mud and survival is a brutal, daily fight, an orphan earns her place in the world with her fists in Basson’s compelling debut. In London’s ruthless underbelly, Elizabeth Wilkin"
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"This novel is a must-read! The story of Elizabeth Wilkinson-Stokes is beautifully brought to life, with engaging characters and vivid details that transport you back to 18th Century London. As a fan of historical fiction, I was thoroughly impressed b"
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"“Undefeated: A Novel” is Gillie Basson's debut novel. It is the fictional biography of Elizabeth Wilkinson-Stokes, one of the first female prize fighters. Amazingly researched and beautifully written, Basson brings Elizabeth's story to life. I highly"
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“I like punching someone in the face. It’s a useful release from everything else. All my life, it seems, all I’ve known is fighting”
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“With Robert gone, I’ve decided to leave the fighting world and try to start afresh. If only a fresh start would present itself. The only thing fresh is the tankard of gin in front of me”.”
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“I’m my own woman and my choices are my own — even if they are the wrong ones.”
― Undefeated: A Novel
― Undefeated: A Novel
“With Robert gone, I’ve decided to leave the fighting world and try to start afresh. If only a fresh start would present itself. The only thing fresh is the tankard of gin in front of me”.”
― Undefeated: A Novel
― Undefeated: A Novel
“I like punching someone in the face. It’s a useful release from everything else. All my life, it seems, all I’ve known is fighting”
― Undefeated: A Novel
― Undefeated: A Novel
“I’m my own woman and my choices are my own — even if they are the wrong ones.”
― Undefeated: A Novel
― Undefeated: A Novel
“With Robert gone, I’ve decided to leave the fighting world and try to start afresh. If only a fresh start would present itself. The only thing fresh is the tankard of gin in front of me”.”
― Undefeated: A Novel
― Undefeated: A Novel
“I like punching someone in the face. It’s a useful release from everything else. All my life, it seems, all I’ve known is fighting”
― Undefeated: A Novel
― Undefeated: A Novel