The Deception of Harriet Fleet

An utterly thrilling Gothic tale of two women, secretly striving to break free from the female conventions of Victorian England – Kirsty WarkRich in atmosphere and suspense, The Deception of Harriet Fleet is a deliciously dark and Gothic tale that transports you into the Victorian age – Bella Ellis, author of THE BRONTË MYSTERIESThis book could have been written especially for me as it contains all my favourite things: Gothic setting, wild landscape, family secrets and not one but two unforgettable heroines. A richly enjoyable read that has a lot to say about women’s lives, then and now – Elly Griffiths, author of THE DR RUTH GALLOWAY MYSTERIESI so enjoyed this. With terrific characters and a deep feeling for the Gothic, this is quite a debut. Helen Scarlett is obviously a writer who will go far – Elizabeth Buchan, author of THE MUSEUM OF BROKEN PROMISESI was completely transported to bleak Teesbank Hall where the corridors echo with murder and madness. The Deception of Harriet Fleet is a deliciously unsettling tale with women, and their quest for truth, independence and fulfilment, at its dark, Gothic heart – Sonia Velton, author of BLACKBERRY AND WILD ROSERaced through this engrossing debut. It’s a tale full of familiar Gothic ingredients given a modern twist. Just the ticket for a chilly January night – Hope Adams, author of DANGEROUS WOMENA fabulously engrossing mystery - a richly woven tale of Victorian Gothic suspense that’s spine-tingling, riveting and keeps you guessing to the end. The Secret Garden meets Jane Eyre – Lulu Taylor, author of A MIDWINTER PROMISEA haunting, richly imagined novel, suffused with dread. Harriet Fleet’s is the poignant story of a brave woman fighting to break free from the constraints of society and the grip of demons past and present. A captivating book – Miranda Malins, author of THE PURITAN PRINCESS

Helen Scarlett is a writer and English teacher. Her debut historical novel, The Deception of Harriet Fleet, a chilling take on nineteenth-century classics such as Jane Eyre, was highly praised. Her second novel, The Lodger, is another Gothic tale set in London in the aftermath of the Great War. Helen lives in County Durham with her husband and two daughters.

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