It’s an absolute pleasure to share details of my latest online review for My Weekly magazine, because this time it’s of Estella’s Revenge by Barbara Havelocke which is one of my most anticipated reads of 2024!

I can’t believe how long it is since I featured Barbara here on Linda’s Book Bag, writing under the name Barbara Copperthwaite.

Published by Hera today, 9th May 2024, Estella’s Revenge is available for purchase 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.

My Review of Estella’s Revenge

My full review of Estella’s Revenge can be found on the My Weekly website here.

However, here I can say that Estella’s Revenge is a dark, gothic and wonderful reimagining of Estella, ranging over two equally compelling timescales in a story that hits right at the heart of who we are and how we are made. I loved it!

Do visit My Weekly to read my full review here.

About Barbara Havelocke

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.

You can find out more about Barbara by visiting her website and following her on Twitter/X @BCopperthwait. You’ll also find Barbara on Instagram and Facebook.