The mysterious and atmospheric debut novel perfect for fans of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre
Stacey Halls and Bridget Collins . . . 'I loved this fresh take on the gothic genre. Vivid
haunting surprising' STACEY HALLS bestselling author of The Familiars 'A full-blooded gothic
mystery with bite great characterisation and heaps of atmosphere' EMMA STONEX bestselling
author of The Lamplighters 'With echoes of Jane Eyre but with a heart of its own . . . 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 _________ 1852. Margaret Lennox is offered a position as governess at Hartwood Hall.
She quickly accepts hoping this isolated country house will allow her to leave her past
behind. But Margaret soon starts to feel there's something odd about her new home despite her
growing fondness for her bright affectionate pupil Louis. Strange figures move through the
dark. Tensions rise between the servants. The east wing sits eerily abandoned . . . Even
stranger is the local gossip surrounding Mrs Eversham Louis's widowed mother who is deeply
distrusted by the nearby village. Margaret is certain that everyone has something to hide. But
as her own past threatens to catch up with her she must learn to trust her instincts before
it's too late . . . _________ *LONGLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARD* 'An immersive
atmospheric novel and a true love letter to Gothic fiction' i 'A creepy captivating gothic
mystery' WOMAN'S WEEKLY 'A quintessential manor-home mystery . . . Lumsden's debut reminds us
never to trust first appearances. Mesmerizing' SARAH PENNER bestselling author of The Lost
Apothecary 'This book delivers HUGE Jane Eyre vibes gothic and mysterious Victoriana. I LOVED
it' SOPHIE IRWIN author of Sunday Times bestseller A Lady's Guide to Fortune Hunting 'Dark
twisty gothic and full of surprises...a deliciously atmospheric page-turner' LIZ HYDER author
of The Gifts 'Lovers of Victorian literature will adore this compelling gothic mystery. An
impressive debut' LOUISE HARE author of This Lovely City 'Brilliantly creepy and utterly
compelling' CAROLINE LEA 'A brilliant love letter to classic Victorian fiction and a standout
debut' HAZEL GAYNOR 'Smart atmospheric gripping and full of surprises this is a Gothic
spine-chiller by an absolutely modern writer' MAGGIE GEE
