Discover the haunting new gothic historical mystery perfect for fans of Charlotte Bronts Jane Eyre Stacey Halls and Bridget Collins SHORTLISTED FOR THE HWA DEBUT CROWN AWARD I loved this fresh take on the gothic genre. Vivid haunting surprising Stacey Halls author of Sunday Times bestsellers The Familiars The Foundling and Mrs EnglandA fullblooded gothic mystery with bite Emma Stonex author of The LamplightersDark twisty gothic and full of surprises ... a deliciously atmospheric pageturner Liz Hyder author of The Gifts Nobody ever goes to Hartwood Hall . . . 1852. When Margaret Lennox a young widow is offered a position as governess at Hartwood Hall she quickly accepts hoping this isolated country house will allow her to leave the past behind. But she soon feels theres something odd about Hartwood strange figures in the dark tensions between servants and a wing of the house no one uses. Why do the locals eye her employer widowed Mrs Evesham with suspicion What is hidden in the abandoned East Wing Who are the strangers coming and going under darkness Hartwood Hall conceals mysteries perhaps even danger. Margaret is certain that everyone here has something to hide and as her own past threatens to catch up with her she must learn to trust her instincts before its too late...Praise for The Secrets of Hartwood Hall A delicious Gothic mystery with an unexpected final twist Heat With echoes of Jane Eyre but with a heart of its own Susan StokesChapman Sunday Times bestselling author of PandoraA creepy captivating gothic mystery Womans WeeklyAn immersive atmospheric novel and a true love letter to Gothic fiction iA brilliantly creepy and utterly compelling read Caroline Lea author of gothic thriller The Glass WomanThis book delivers HUGE Jane Eyre vibes gothic and mysterious Victoriana. I LOVED it Sophie Irwin author of Sunday Times bestseller A Ladys Guide to Fortune Hunting