Estella's Fury
A dark, chilling Gothic historical crime thriller inspired by Dickens
2025
Canelo Hera (Verlag)
978-1-83598-228-0 (ISBN)
Canelo Hera (Verlag)
978-1-83598-228-0 (ISBN)
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Beyond Great Expectations, Estella Havisham is forging a new life. But can she control the fire for vengeance that burns within her? An unputdownable dark, Gothic historical thriller.
Daughter. Murderer. Saviour.
London, 1835.
To 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?
Desperate 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.
To mete out her own brand of dark justice she must risk everything.
Even if it means she cannot survive.
Great Expectations meets Killing Eve in this stunningly dark Gothic crime thriller perfect for fans of Elizabeth Macneal, Stacey Halls, and Jessie Burton.
**Praise for Barbara Havelocke:
**‘Gloriously Gothic’ Daily Mail
‘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
‘A deliciously dark Gothic treat… wow… it was like discovering a secret door in Great Expectations where an alternative character is centre stage - and what a character she is! This is an intelligent, original and hugely entertaining treat’ Janice Hallett
‘Loved it from the very first page - Estella is a superbly well-drawn character and absolutely unforgettable.’ Frances Quinn
‘Masterfully constructed, complex, immersive and delivered through Havelocke’s beautiful prose. Both heartbreaking 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
‘Deliciously creepy and decidedly dark…It’s so beautifully written, it gripped me from the very first sentence and would not let me go until I finished reading.’ Jessica Bull
‘I truly cannot rave about this book enough!… Estella’s Revenge is a dark, cunning story full of twists and turns and with plenty of heart.’ Victoria Hawthorne
‘A darkly ingenious take on a classic character, Estella’s story had me gripped. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ Susi Holliday
‘Utterly beautiful.’ Louise Beech
‘Meticulously researched and full of dark intrigue… A page-turning delight.’ Sarah Ward
‘Barbara Havelocke…makes the era come alive for the reader…A story with great depth’ Valerie Keogh
‘A dream to read…I believe that this book will in time be shelved next to Great Expectations as an essential complimentary read… Stunning.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘I absolutely loved this. A retelling of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations? Please, yes, give it to me. This absolutely DELIVERED.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Superbly and skilfully written. Great characters, twists and turns and a terrific gothic eeriness.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Unusual. Impeccable. Riveting.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Fascinating and intriguing… dark, gothic and suspenseful.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘A masterpiece.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Wow!…A riveting and satisfying read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Estella…is a marvel and a masterpiece.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Daughter. Murderer. Saviour.
London, 1835.
To 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?
Desperate 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.
To mete out her own brand of dark justice she must risk everything.
Even if it means she cannot survive.
Great Expectations meets Killing Eve in this stunningly dark Gothic crime thriller perfect for fans of Elizabeth Macneal, Stacey Halls, and Jessie Burton.
**Praise for Barbara Havelocke:
**‘Gloriously Gothic’ Daily Mail
‘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
‘A deliciously dark Gothic treat… wow… it was like discovering a secret door in Great Expectations where an alternative character is centre stage - and what a character she is! This is an intelligent, original and hugely entertaining treat’ Janice Hallett
‘Loved it from the very first page - Estella is a superbly well-drawn character and absolutely unforgettable.’ Frances Quinn
‘Masterfully constructed, complex, immersive and delivered through Havelocke’s beautiful prose. Both heartbreaking 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
‘Deliciously creepy and decidedly dark…It’s so beautifully written, it gripped me from the very first sentence and would not let me go until I finished reading.’ Jessica Bull
‘I truly cannot rave about this book enough!… Estella’s Revenge is a dark, cunning story full of twists and turns and with plenty of heart.’ Victoria Hawthorne
‘A darkly ingenious take on a classic character, Estella’s story had me gripped. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ Susi Holliday
‘Utterly beautiful.’ Louise Beech
‘Meticulously researched and full of dark intrigue… A page-turning delight.’ Sarah Ward
‘Barbara Havelocke…makes the era come alive for the reader…A story with great depth’ Valerie Keogh
‘A dream to read…I believe that this book will in time be shelved next to Great Expectations as an essential complimentary read… Stunning.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘I absolutely loved this. A retelling of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations? Please, yes, give it to me. This absolutely DELIVERED.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Superbly and skilfully written. Great characters, twists and turns and a terrific gothic eeriness.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Unusual. Impeccable. Riveting.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Fascinating and intriguing… dark, gothic and suspenseful.’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘A masterpiece.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Wow!…A riveting and satisfying read.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
‘Estella…is a marvel and a masterpiece.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader Review
Barbara is an international bestselling author, whose psychological thrillers have topped Amazon and Kobo. Her writing career started in journalism, interviewing the real victims of crime - and the perpetrators. The realistic, complex characters who populate her fiction reflect this deep understanding. When not writing, Barbara is found walking her two dogs, Scamp and Buddy, or taking photos of wildlife.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 18.11.2025 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Historische Romane |
| Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Historische Kriminalromane | |
| Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-83598-228-X / 183598228X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-83598-228-0 / 9781835982280 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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