‘Dazzling’ HEAT MAGAZINE

‘This is a novel of enormous élan’ THE TIMES

'Deftly woven and alive with rage, Havisham is a compulsive read, equal parts fierce reclaiming of one of literature’s most monstered women, and tender exploration of betrayal, loss and love’ KAT DUNN

‘I was completely engrossed by Machray’s vivid retelling. Havisham brings a fresh perspective to one of literature’s most complicated figures' STACEY THOMAS

'Elle Machray is a fearless historical fiction writer. Havisham is a fantastic reimagining of one of our most beloved stories' EMMA HINDS

'This is a novel that will make you weep before punching the air. A proper feminist retelling with women at its heart, I loved every moment of it' LOUISE HARE

‘A supremely talented writer… This is a glorious feminist reimagining that gives Miss Havisham the story she deserves’ NAOMI KELSEY

‘It had me gripped to the end, with twists that left me breathless… I loved it!’ MARY CHAMBERLAIN

‘Havisham is a spectacularly daring book and Machray is fast becoming one of my favourite historical fiction authors’ ANNA CAIG

'A passionate, atmospheric reimagining of the life of one of the most compelling characters in literature… Effortlessly intriguing and sensual. I was completely hooked' AMÉLIE SKODA

‘A triumphant mix of reimagined classic and bold, ambitious storytelling. I loved it' LIANNE DILLSWORTH

'This book is shouting-at-the-page levels of investable… Havisham has such a captivating plot with a beautiful message at its heart' CHARLOTTE PARADISE

‘You can literally feel Miss Havisham cracking out of the husk of the legend into a full-blooded woman’ LUCY BARKER

‘Original, bold and fierce… a compelling new story with passion, verve and surprising twists’ HESTER MUSSON

‘A vivid story of intrigue, revenge and wronged women fighting back against the world of 19th Century industrial Britain. This is Havisham as she has never been seen’ HANNAH KANER