Review "Highly atmospheric and tense"-- Richard Osman, New York Times bestselling author of The Thursday Murder ClubUtterly compelling. Menacing and marvellously written, this is a hugely accomplished Edwardian chiller."--Daily Mail"Shimmers with menace... enticing and beautifully written."--Sunday Express"Mesmerising, entrancing, a spellbinding novel of emotion and mystery, a heroine caught in an impossible world of twists, turns and lies. Gripping to the very last page."-- Kate Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Queen Victoria"Outstanding. Haunting, compelling, atmospheric" --Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The Lamplighters"Full of gothic menace, this Edwardian mystery is convincing and absolutely enthralling."--Louise Hare, author of This Lovely City"Both dazzling and dark, as beautiful as it is disturbing. A captivating, sensuous novel."-- Inga Vesper, author of The Long, Long Afternoon"In precise and evocative prose, Stacey Halls has conjured a devastating, compelling and utterly real world. I was gripped from start to finish."--Joanna Glen, Costa shortlisted author of The Other Half of Augusta Hope"Jaw-droppingly brilliant. Exquisitely written, incredibly atmospheric, a masterclass in rising tension. The deliciously addictive love-child of Daphne Du Maurier and Henry James."-- Liz Hyder, author of Bearmouth"Brilliant. An utterly gripping exploration of female fortitude in adversity, with a propulsive, atmospheric plot. Ruby is a wonderful protagonist."-- Caroline Lea, author of The Glass WomanPRAISE FOR THE FAMILIARS“The new Hilary Mantel!” --Cosmopolitan‘‘A rich and atmospheric reimagining of a historical period rife with religious tensions, superstitions, misogyny and fear…. Now with so many high profile men claiming to be victims of a witch hunt, it’s good to understand what a real one feels like.”--New York Times Book Review" An intricate and sensitive portrayal of a brave, tenacious young girl carving her place in the world. A must-read novel.”-Heather Morris, New York Times bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz“A mesmerizing historical novel that deftly plumbs a darkly textured tapestry of so-called justice to reveal the real crimes being carried out against society: poverty, hunger, hopelessness, misogyny, and that mother of all-time high crimes, abuse of power.“-Seattle Review of Books“An intriguing story about a fascinating period of history full of brilliant female characters.”-Libby Page, author of The Lido“Enthralling, spellbinding, terrifying, full of twists and turns, written with heart and soul.”-Kate Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Becoming Queen VictoriaPRAISE FOR THE LOST ORPHAN"Vividly evoked."--Kirkus Reviews“Fantastic storytelling.”-Good Housekeeping"Halls tackles motherhood in all its forms with grace and insight."--Booklist“Halls’s mysterious tale is full of intrigue. This is a page-turner with a satisfying and harmonious ending.” -Library Journal"A gripping tale of motherhood, loss, and redemption. Hall’s distinctive characters and scrupulous historical detail drop us into a rich, Dickensian world full of desperation and lies, and shows us just how far a mother will go to hold onto her child."--Serena Burdick, International bestselling author of The Girl With No Names "If you loved The Familiars, you won't be disappointed. A gripping and moving read." ? Libby Page, bestselling author of The Lido "Dragged me along in its narrative wake. Another gripping, immersive, intelligent work of historical fiction from the bestselling author of The Familiars. ? Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies"A masterpiece of storytelling--a perfect, captivating mystery that expands to ask big questions about love and motherhood, all while maintaining the breathless pace of a thriller, and the stunningly vivid and well-researched detail of the very best historical fiction. I can't recommend it highly enough. ? Katie Lowe, author of The Furies"I was complete

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