The Crimson Petal and the White, Michel Faber 
The Crimson Petal and the White
Book
Drama
Historical
Literary Fiction
Romance
Book
Drama
Historical
Literary Fiction
Romance
Updated: September 18, 2020
No rape or sexual assault
Rape or sexual assault mentioned in passing (in discussion and/or implied)
Sexual harassment (e.g. verbal or non-consensual touching/grabbing)
Sexual relationship between adult and teenager
Child sexual abuse
Incest
Attempted rape
Rape strongly implied/details surrounding a rape discussed in detail (i.e. the events before/after)
Detailed/vivid description of rape

Description

This is a historical novel centring around the life of a Victorian-era sex worker. She and her colleagues begin their careers at a very young age, usually out of financial need and often exploited by adults, and are often subject to violence or harassment from men.

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