I’m proud to number author Barbara Havelocke amongst my personal friends and am delighted to be in at the start of her fantastic new novel Estella’s Revenge by sharing its details and cover reveal today.

Under her other author persona of Barbara Copperthwaite, Barbara has featured here on Linda’s Book Bag many times but Estella’s Revenge is her first gothic historical novel.

Estella’s Revenge is out from Hera in hardback and ebook on May 9, 2024, and paperback in October, 2024 and is available for pre-order through the links here.

Estella’s Revenge

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.

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Doesn’t that sound fantastic? And isn’t that one of the most alluringly beautiful covers you’ve seen? I’m desperate to get my hands on Estella’s Revenge.

Don’t forget to order Estella’s Revenge through the links here.

About Barbara Havelocke

Barbara is an international bestselling author (writing as Barbara Copperthwaite), whose psychological thrillers have topped Amazon and Kobo. Her writing career started in journalism, interviewing the real victims of crime – and the perpetrators. As a result she developed a deep understanding of the flaws and strengths of human nature; and the realistic, complex characters who populate her fiction reflect this. Now she brings that skill to gothic historical fiction, as well as her passion for the past.

When not writing, Barbara is found walking her two dogs, Scamp and Buddy, or taking photos of wildlife.

For further information visit Barbara’s brand new Barbara Havelocke website or her Barbara Copperthwaite site. You’ll also find Barbara find her on Facebook and Instagram or you can follow her on Twitter/X @BCoppethwait. and Bluesky.