Author: Havelocke, Barbara

Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)

Published on 13 November 2025 by Canelo (Canelo Hera) in the United Kingdom.

Hardback | 320 pages
242 x 164 x 31 | 520g

Daughter. Murderer. Saviour.

London, 1835.

To high society, Estella is the perfect lady. But her fair face hides dark secrets what has she done with her husband? And will her past crimes come back to haunt her?Desperate to escape her troubled life, she visits her friend, Lady Taykall. But when a servant girl disappears, Estella stumbles on a horrifying web of crimes and feels the old fire for vengeance burning inside her.

To mete out her own brand of dark justice she must risk everything.

Even if it means she cannot survive.

Great Expectations meets Killing Eve in this stunningly dark Gothic crime thriller perfect for fans of Elizabeth Macneal, Stacey Halls, and Jessie Burton.

**Praise for Barbara Havelocke:**’Gloriously Gothic’ Daily Mail’The genius concept behind this book is so irresistible, it makes the novel feel like magicCharles Dickens’s spirit would be definitely securing his copy now!’ Sophie Hannah’A deliciously dark Gothic treat wow it was like discovering a secret door in Great Expectations where an alternative character is centre stage – and what a character she is! This is an intelligent, original and hugely entertaining treat’ Janice Hallett’Loved it from the very first page – Estella is a superbly well-drawn character and absolutely unforgettable.’ Frances Quinn’Masterfully constructed, complex, immersive and delivered through Havelocke’s beautiful prose. Both heartbreaking and uplifting, this is an absolute must-read.’ Rebecca Netley’Thrillingly dark and beautifully written, this twisty Gothic tale will grip you to the last page and beyond.’ Bella Ellis’Deliciously creepy and decidedly darkIt’s so beautifully written, it gripped me from the very first sentence and would not let me go until I finished reading.’ Jessica Bull’I truly cannot rave about this book enough! Estella’s Revenge is a dark, cunning story full of twists and turns and with plenty of heart.’ Victoria Hawthorne’A darkly ingenious take on a classic character, Estella’s story had me gripped. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.’ Susi Holliday’Utterly beautiful.’ Louise Beech’Meticulously researched and full of dark intrigue A page-turning delight.’ Sarah Ward’Barbara Havelockemakes the era come alive for the readerA story with great depth’ Valerie Keogh’A dream to readI believe that this book will in time be shelved next to Great Expectations as an essential complimentary read Stunning.’ Reader Review’I absolutely loved this. A retelling of Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations? Please, yes, give it to me. This absolutely DELIVERED.’ Reader Review’Superbly and skilfully written. Great characters, twists and turns and a terrific gothic eeriness.’ Reader Review’Unusual. Impeccable. Riveting.’ Reader Review’Fascinating and intriguing dark, gothic and suspenseful.’ Reader Review’A masterpiece.’ Reader Review’Wow!A riveting and satisfying read.’ Reader Review’Estellais a marvel and a masterpiece.’ Reader Review