Fallen Women

Set at the turn of the 20th century, Fallen Women by Tammy Cohen is a compelling work of historical fiction. The story centers on Betty and Lavinia, two daring parachutists known to the crowds at Alexandra Palace as The Butterfly and The Swan. For eighteen-year-old Betty, the aerial displays offer a rare path to financial independence and excitement. In contrast, thirty-two-year-old Lavinia faces the constant terror of her jumps, feeling trapped by societal expectations and her lack of marital prospects.

As these women navigate their high-flying careers, a dangerous killer stalks the streets. This murderer targets working women and seeks to dismantle the growing suffragette movement. Betty and Lavinia find themselves in the crosshairs of a predator who views them as the ultimate targets. This volume one entry in the realm of historical fiction explores themes of female agency and survival amidst a landscape of danger.