Rewriting 'FingerSmith' from Mrs Sucksby's point of view Why shouldn't I get paid for all these years loving what I have given? Since that night on 1844 have I looked after the girl, and what have I got from it? Six shillings, a few days pay for years of work. Now that an opportunity to get my rightful pay has come up why should I not take it? It is my right. It is hurting the …showed first 75 words of 1966 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1966 total…which gives me my fortune, the fortune that is hers. I have always loved her and she has always loved me, she never did nothin' to hurt me, where as I was all too happy to take advantage of her trust and for that I am ashamed. I now have all eternity to be punished. Sucksby ----------------------------------------------------- Fingersmith by Sarah Waters Published by Virgo Short listed for both: The booker man prize, The orange prize