Herald Classics Sheep's Clothing, (Paperback)

<b>Two female con artists develop a scheme to exploit unsuspecting elderly women in this tense and disturbing tale, newly repackaged for Union Square &amp; Co.'s Herald Classics line.</b> <p> After their release from prison, Grace and Janice set in motion a cunning plan devised during their final weeks in lockup: pose as Social Services representatives to gain access to the homes of vulnerable older women who live alone. Their formula is almost foolproof--first they knock the old ladies out with crushed-up sleeping pills, then they make off with the cash and valuables.From libraries and supermarkets to bingo halls and post offices, the pair of scammers select their marks with a calculated, ruthless efficiency. But when one of their victims is found dead of an overdose, the whole house of cards threatens to come tumbling down. </p><p> Originally published in 1988, Celia Dale's vividly realized final novel is a darkly humorous and suspenseful exploration of greed, deception, and moral ambiguity. Reissued in the UK by Daunt Books in 2023, it was hailed as "masterly" by <i>The Times</i> and "chilling" by <i>The Guardian</i>.</p>

• Herald Classics Sheep's Clothing, (Paperback)
• Author: Celia Dale
• ISBN: 9781454999188
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-08-18
• Page Count: 224