Barbara Havelocke - 'Estella's Revenge'

We are absolutely delighted to announce that we have Barbara Havelocke joining us here at The Heath Bookshop. This will be for the launch of her book, 'Estella's Revenge' - some of which was written in The Heath Bookshop! She will be interviewed by Jennie Ayres. 

Barbara will be in conversation for around an hour. There will then be a book signing afterwards.

Barbara Copperthwaite is an international bestselling author of psychological thrillers, whose books have topped Amazon and Kobo, as well as appearing on the USA Today chart. In an electrifying change of genre, she is also now writing as Barbara Havelocke, bringing her skills at building dark, tense stories, to historical fiction.

Her writing career started in journalism. For over twenty years Barbara worked for national magazines and newspapers, talking to the real victims of crime - and also those who have carried those crimes out. Her fiction reflects this: she creates realistic, complex characters and enjoys putting them in through the wringer.

When not writing feverishly at her home in Kings Heath, Birmingham, Barbara is often found walking her two dogs, Scamp and Buddy, or taking wildlife photographs which she then uses as inspiration for drawings.

Estella's Revenge: 

'Loved it from the very first page - Estella is a superbly well-drawn character and absolutely unforgettable.' Frances Quinn

You know Miss Havisham.

The world's most famous jilted bride.

This is her daughter’s story.

Raised in the darkness of Satis House where the clocks never tick, the beautiful Estella is bred to hate men and to keep her heart cold as the grave.

She knows she doesn’t feel things quite like other people do but is this just the result of her strange upbringing?

As she watches the brutal treatment of women around her, hatred hardens into a core of vengeance and when she finds herself married to the abusive Drummle, she is forced to make a deadly choice:

Should she embrace the darkness within her and exact her revenge?

A stunningly original, gripping Gothic read, perfect for fans of Stacey Halls, Madeline Miller and Jessie Burton.

‘The genius concept behind this book is so irresistible, it makes the novel feel like magic…Charles Dickens's spirit would be definitely securing his copy now!’ Sophie Hannah.

‘This gripping and clever novel takes Miss Havisham’s daughter and tells us her dark and compelling tale. Masterfully constructed, complex, immersive and delivered through Havelocke’s beautiful prose. Both heart-breaking and uplifting, this is an absolute must-read.' Rebecca Netley.

'Thrillingly dark and beautifully written, this twisty Gothic tale will grip you to the last page and beyond.' Bella Ellis.

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