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'I was entranced from the first page to the last' - ANTONIA HODGSON 'A new standout voice in gothic fiction' - SUSAN STOKES-CHAPMAN Many would find much to fear in Fyneshade's dark and crumbling corridors, its unseen master and silent servants. But not I. For they have far more to fear from me... On the day of her beloved grandmother's funeral, Marta discovers that she is to become governess to the young daughter of Sir William Pritchard. Separated from her lover and discarded by her family, Marta has no choice but to journey to Pritchard's ancient and crumbling house, Fyneshade, in the wilds of Derbyshire. All is not well at Fyneshade. Marta's pupil, little Grace, can be taught nothing, and Marta takes no comfort from the silent servants who will not meet her eye. More intriguing is that Sir William is mysteriously absent, and his son and heir Vaughan is forbidden to enter the house. Marta finds herself drawn to Vaughan, despite the warnings of the housekeeper that he is a danger to all around him. But Marta is no innocent to be preyed upon. Guided by the dark gift taught to her by her grandmother, she has made her own plans. And it will take more than a family riven by murderous secrets to stop her... Perfect for readers of Laura Purcell, Jessie Burton and Stacey Halls, Fyneshade is a dark and twisted gothic novel unlike any you've read before...

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A darkly delicious joy of a historical gothic novel. Mature and accomplished storytelling that's utterly compelling. I loved it -- Essie Fox, author of THE SOMNAMBULIST Absolutely pitch black brilliance. Dark, creepy and utterly compelling with characters who jump right off the page - this is gothic suspense at its very best -- SJI Holliday, author of VIOLET A delightfully dark gothic tale, beautifully written, with a beguiling narrator. The seemingly innocent Marta turns out to be more than a match for the other occupants of a house full of secrets. An excellent read! -- Guy Morpuss, author of BLACK LAKE MANOR PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR: 'Original, well and simply written and has a horrible but moving subject' -- Ruth Rendell Terrific... Victorian London has never been better illustrated * Sunday Express * Griffin's writing is fluent and evocative, bringing London's seedy underbelly to life * Historical Novel Society * Occasionally a new writer bursts onto the scene with almost explosive force... an absolutely first class read * Crime Time *

PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR: 'Original, well and simply written and has a horrible but moving subject' -- Ruth Rendell Terrific... Victorian London has never been better illustrated * Sunday Express * Griffin's writing is fluent and evocative, bringing London's seedy underbelly to life * Historical Novel Society * Occasionally a new writer bursts onto the scene with almost explosive force... an absolutely first class read * Crime Time *

A darkly delicious joy of a historical gothic novel. Mature and accomplished storytelling that's utterly compelling. I loved it -- Essie Fox, author of THE SOMNAMBULIST A delightfully dark gothic tale, beautifully written, with a beguiling narrator. The seemingly innocent Marta turns out to be more than a match for the other occupants of a house full of secrets. An excellent read! -- Guy Morpuss, author of BLACK LAKE MANOR PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR: 'Original, well and simply written and has a horrible but moving subject' -- Ruth Rendell Terrific... Victorian London has never been better illustrated * Sunday Express * Griffin's writing is fluent and evocative, bringing London's seedy underbelly to life * Historical Novel Society * Occasionally a new writer bursts onto the scene with almost explosive force... an absolutely first class read * Crime Time *

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Kate Griffin studied English literature at university and developed a healthy obsession with Victorian gothic novels. She has worked as an assistant to an antiques dealer, a journalist for local newspapers and for The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. Kitty Peck and the Music Hall Murders, Kate's first book, won the Stylist/Faber crime writing competition. Kate lives in St Albans.

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