The Secrets of Hartwood Hall

By Katie Lumsden

Book Overview

A gripping and atmospheric debut that is at once a chilling gothic mystery and a love letter to Victorian fiction. Nobody ever goes to Hartwood Hall. Folks say it's cursed... It's 1852 and Margaret Lennox, a young widow, attempts to escape the shadows of her past by taking a position as governess to an only child, Louis, at an isolated country house in the west of England. But Margaret soon starts to feel that something isn't quite right. There are strange figures in the dark, tensions between servants, and an abandoned east wing. Even stranger is the local gossip surrounding Mrs. Eversham, Louis's widowed mother, who is deeply distrusted in the village. Lonely and unsure whom to trust, Margaret finds distraction in a forbidden relationship with the gardener, Paul. But as Margaret's history threatens to catch up with her, it isn't long before she learns the truth behind the secrets of Hartwood Hall.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593186923
• ISBN13: 9780593186923
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Dutton
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Absolutely loved this book!

Those who enjoy a gothic mystery set in Victorian England will throughly enjoy this story. If you love the atmosphere of suspense set in a rambling mansion estate, this book is for you! The descriptions of the place make it come to life as much as the interactions of all the characters make each of them very real. The mystery of all the secrets of those living at Hartwood Hall is intriguing and make you want to connect all the dots. Would highly recommend!