The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden

' Dark, twisty, gothic and full of surprises.a deliciously atmospheric page-turner' LIZ HYDER, author of The Gifts I LOVED it' SOPHIE IRWIN, author of Sunday Times bestseller A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting 'This book delivers HUGE Jane Eyre vibes, gothic and mysterious Victoriana. Mesmerizing' SARAH PENNER, bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary Lumsden's debut reminds us never to trust first appearances. 'A creepy, captivating gothic mystery' WOMAN'S WEEKLY ' An immersive, atmospheric novel and a true love letter to Gothic fiction' i Margaret is certain that everyone has something to hide.īut as her own past threatens to catch up with her, she must learn to trust her instincts before it's too late. Įven stranger is the local gossip surrounding Mrs Eversham, Louis's widowed mother, who is deeply distrusted by the nearby village.

She quickly accepts, hoping this isolated country house will allow her to leave her past behind.īut Margaret soon starts to feel there's something odd about her new home, despite her growing fondness for her bright, affectionate pupil, Louis. Margaret Lennox is offered a position as governess at Hartwood Hall.

A suspenseful and beautifully crafted novel filled with atmosphere, rich characters and plenty of layers to keep a reader hooked right to the end' SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN, bestselling author of Pandora 'With echoes of Jane Eyre but with a heart of its own. 'A full-blooded gothic mystery with bite, great characterisation and heaps of atmosphere' EMMA STONEX, bestselling author of The Lamplighters Vivid, haunting, surprising' STACEY HALLS, bestselling author of The Familiars 'I loved this fresh take on the gothic genre. The mysterious and atmospheric debut novel perfect for fans of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre, Stacey Halls and Bridget Collins

The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden