I loved this fresh take on the gothic genre. Vivid, haunting, surprising

A full-blooded gothic mystery with bite, great characterisation and heaps of atmosphere

A delicious Gothic mystery with an unexpected final twist

A brilliantly creepy and utterly compelling read, which put me in mind of Laura Purcell, Stacey Halls and Michelle Paver: it's up there with the most wonderfully engrossing and twisty gothic historical fiction

A creepy, captivating gothic mystery

Smart, atmospheric, gripping and full of surprises, this is a Gothic spine-chiller by an absolutely modern writer

This book delivers HUGE Jane Eyre vibes, gothic and mysterious Victoriana. I LOVED it

An immersive, atmospheric novel and a true love letter to Gothic fiction

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

In her atmospheric debut, The Secrets of Hartwood Hall, Katie Lumsden enthralls us with a quintessential manor-home mystery. Fans of gothic literature will savor the peculiar characters, the abandoned corridors, the deceptions and twists behind every door... Ultimately a story about women and the haunting secrets they keep, Lumsden's debut reminds us never to trust first appearances. A mesmerizing debut!

The Secret of Hartwood Hall is exactly the book you want on a cold, stormy night when the wind is sneaking in the cracks. A thoroughly impressive debut with fantastically timed surprises throughout

Deeply immersive, atmospheric, and a true love letter to gothic fiction. An impressive, standout debut, sure to leave readers on the edge of their seats

Incredibly rich prose in this absorbing, deeply atmospheric story of governess, Margaret Lennox. A brilliant love letter to classic Victorian fiction and a standout debut

Dark, twisty, gothic and full of surprises ... a deliciously atmospheric page-turner

A real blast...I really enjoyed this haunting, gothic tale