{"title":"Barbara Havelocke","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbara Havelocke\u003c\/strong\u003e crafts gripping historical fiction that delves deep into the lives and dramas of her richly drawn characters. Her novels, such as \u003cem\u003eEstella's Fury\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEstella's Revenge\u003c\/em\u003e, explore themes of passion, resilience, and the complexities of society in eras past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect immersive storytelling that brings history vividly to life, woven with emotional intensity and layered intrigue. Havelocke’s works offer a compelling journey through time, perfect for those who appreciate evocative narratives set against authentic historical backdrops.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"estellas-fury-by-barbara-havelocke-9781835981573","title":"Estella's Fury","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaughter. Murderer. Saviour\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLondon, 1835.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo high society, Estella is the perfect lady. But her fair face hides dark secrets – what has she done with her husband? And will her past crimes come back to haunt her?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesperate to escape her troubled life, she visits her friend, Lady Taykall. But when a servant girl disappears, Estella stumbles on a horrifying web of crimes and feels the old fire for vengeance burning inside her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo mete out her own brand of dark justice she must risk everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if it means she cannot survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eKilling Eve\u003c\/i\u003e in this stunningly dark Gothic crime thriller perfect for fans of Elizabeth Macneal, Stacey Halls, and Jessie Burton\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**Praise for Barbara Havelocke:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e**‘Gloriously Gothic’ Daily Mail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘The \u003cb\u003egenius concept\u003c\/b\u003e behind this book is so \u003cb\u003eirresistible\u003c\/b\u003e, it makes the novel feel \u003cb\u003elike magic\u003c\/b\u003e…Charles Dickens’s spirit would be definitely securing his copy now!’ Sophie Hannah\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eA deliciously dark Gothic treat\u003c\/b\u003e… wow… it was like discovering a secret door in \u003ci\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/i\u003e where an alternative character is centre stage - and what a character she is! This is \u003cb\u003ean intelligent, original and hugely entertaining treat\u003c\/b\u003e’ Janice Hallett\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Loved it from the very first page - Estella is a superbly well-drawn character and \u003cb\u003eabsolutely unforgettable\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Frances Quinn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eMasterfully constructed\u003c\/b\u003e, complex, immersive and delivered through Havelocke’s beautiful prose. 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I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Susi Holliday\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eUtterly beautiful.\u003c\/b\u003e’ Louise Beech\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Meticulously researched and full of dark intrigue… \u003cb\u003eA page-turning delight\u003c\/b\u003e.’ Sarah Ward\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Barbara Havelocke…\u003cb\u003emakes the era come alive\u003c\/b\u003e for the reader…A story with great depth’ Valerie Keogh\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eA dream to read\u003c\/b\u003e…I believe that this book will in time be shelved next to \u003ci\u003eGreat Expectations\u003c\/i\u003e as an essential complimentary read… \u003cb\u003eStunning\u003c\/b\u003e.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘\u003cb\u003eI absolutely loved this.\u003c\/b\u003e A retelling of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations? Please, yes, give it to me. 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