Michel Faber's The Crimson Petal and the White is one of the best-loved novels of recent years, capturing hearts and leaving many readers resperate for more. Now Faber returns to Silver Street, conjuring tantalising glimpses of Sugar, Clara, Mr Bodley et al, their lives before we first encountered them and their intriguing futures. For those who have already met them, The Apple is a chance to reconnect with old friends. For those who have yet to discover this world, an incomparable treat awaits.

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