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[coraa]

I have a reason for this inquiry, which will be explained in the fullness of time!

I'm looking for suggestions of books with unreliable narrators where the narrator is female (besides Larbalestier's Liar, which I've already got in mind). I'd prefer speculative or historical fiction, but if you have a great example from another genre, by all means share it.

Secondarily, I'd love suggestions of books prominently featuring female liars (or con artists) regardless of whether they're unreliable narrators. Again, speculative or historical fiction preferred, but great examples from other genres would be useful too.

The books don't necessarily have to be good, for what it's worth.

(rachelmanija and sartorias and I tried to think of examples in the car, but with limited success.)

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[porfinn.livejournal.com]

Hmm....
Fingersmith by Sarah Waters.
God Stalk by P.C. Hodgell
Angel With the Sword by CJ Cherryh

Young Adult
Fly By Night by Hardinge Frances
Westmark (and its two sequels) by Lloyd Alexander

I'm not sure those are useful or what you are looking for. There is one that I just can't remember the name of. The main character was Satin? Sateen? Something like that.

[porfinn.livejournal.com]

Ah! The Crimson Petal and the White by Michel Faber. (The main character's name is Sugar.) I seem to recall she is both delusional and duplicitous in her dealings and recollections. And, of course, there is always-always Scarlett of Tara fame. She decides what is real and what isn't, and lies whenever she wants.