No Women Were Harmed

A fabulous Sarah Waters meets Promising Young Woman slice of Victoriana about madness and murderousness with the most glorious of unreliable narrators. Absolutely loved it - so gripping, so unpredictable, and Lily is a character for the ages, unapologetically devious and sly, but still a(n anti) heroine readers will be rooting for. I’ll be recommending this one to many people! * Naomi Kelsey, author of THE BURNINGS *An intriguing setting, complex characters and evocative writing; [No Women Were Harmed] has all the ingredients of a bestseller * Clare Mackintosh, author of THE LAST PARTY *An unreliable narrator makes for an intriguing lead character and compulsive reading in this historical novel set in the late 19th century…mesmerising * Liz Robinson, Love Reading Pick of the Month *Lily has found herself shackled in a Victorian asylum, accused of leaving a slew of missing men in her wake…Haunting * Crime Monthly *A delightfully dark Victorian romp, No Women Were Harmed is an absolute treat for anyone who loves an unreliable narrator with a biting voice. * Carmella Lowkis, author of SPITTING GOLD *A smart, immersive historical debut that will have you rooting for and questioning Lily in equal measure * My Weekly *A well-crafted tale, as devious Lily justifies her actions…Mottershead’s meticulous research reveals the realities of the asylum and the sad fates of the women housed there - one which Lily is determined to avoid at all costs. * Daily Mail *When the odds are stacked against a woman, what is she capable of?…Blurring the lines between victim and villain, this darkly riveting tale is impossible to put down. * Woman’s Own *Exuberant, gutsy, immaculately detailed: this is Heather Mottershead’s first novel and in the parlance of her lead character Lily, she’s played a blinder. * Good Reads, Sainsburys Magazine *This is a story that will certainly appeal to fans of Sarah Waters, Elizabeth Macneal and Bridget Collins. The book delves into the sights and sounds of boarding houses, music halls and factories and the dilemmas that women face when men take advantage of them. Lily, however, is no innocent in her adventures and is willing to find the advantage in every situation. A deep, dark dive into the Victorian psyche and the measures used to understand the minds of women * Historical Novel Society *

Winner of the Daily Mail First Novel competition, Heather Mottershead lives in Shropshire. Having been an accountant for more years than she cares to remember, she undertook a part-time History and English BA degree in 2009. Her debut novel, No Women Were Harmed, was born out of her love for both historical research and the county in which she resides.

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