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The House at Helygen
Victoria Hawthorne
An atmospheric historical suspense novel rich with familial secrets and strong female protagonists. The House at Helygen is a twisted tale of dark pasts, murderous presents and uncertain futures.
When Henry Fox, the owner of a grand estate in Cornwall, is found shot dead, the police rule it a suicide. But his pregnant wife, Josie, believes it was murder. Desperate to make sense of Henry's death she embarks on a quest to learn the truth, all under the watchful eyes of Henry's old-fashioned and overbearing mother.
Helygen House has always been passed down to the eldest male heir, a tradition which sparked a dark path for its inhabitants in the 1800s, the consequences of which are still felt by the Fox family today. Narrated by Josie in the present day and Harriet and Eliza in the 1800s, this is a story about the strength and endurance of women, and of past secrets that echo across generations.
When Henry Fox, the owner of a grand estate in Cornwall, is found shot dead, the police rule it a suicide. But his pregnant wife, Josie, believes it was murder. Desperate to make sense of Henry's death she embarks on a quest to learn the truth, all under the watchful eyes of Henry's old-fashioned and overbearing mother.
Helygen House has always been passed down to the eldest male heir, a tradition which sparked a dark path for its inhabitants in the 1800s, the consequences of which are still felt by the Fox family today. Narrated by Josie in the present day and Harriet and Eliza in the 1800s, this is a story about the strength and endurance of women, and of past secrets that echo across generations.
GENRE
Gothic; Historical; Mystery
UK PUBLICATION
April 2022
Gothic; Historical; Mystery
UK PUBLICATION
April 2022
Praise
"A compelling read."
Choice
"A thrilling read, led by dynamic women that call our through the centuries."
Phoebe Wynn
"The House at Helygen is a chilling, unforgettable, historical drama with as many twists and turns as the leading estate has corridors. A beautiful and brutal illustration of family decay that had me second guessing all of my suspicions until the very end. Block out a day in your calendar for this one because you won’t be able to put it down!"
Karin Nordin
"I absolutely loved this novel and its tale of dark secrets and links between the past and the present. It was impossible to put down."
Helen Scarlett
"[A] haunting and emotional read, one that had me thinking over the characters for days afterwards."
Lisa Hall
"It's got everything going in a historical fiction drama."
Clare Whitfield
"An intriguing tale of dark family secrets that unravel down the generations with devastating consequences. Mysterious, atmospheric and chilling."
Anita Frank
Choice
"A thrilling read, led by dynamic women that call our through the centuries."
Phoebe Wynn
"The House at Helygen is a chilling, unforgettable, historical drama with as many twists and turns as the leading estate has corridors. A beautiful and brutal illustration of family decay that had me second guessing all of my suspicions until the very end. Block out a day in your calendar for this one because you won’t be able to put it down!"
Karin Nordin
"I absolutely loved this novel and its tale of dark secrets and links between the past and the present. It was impossible to put down."
Helen Scarlett
"[A] haunting and emotional read, one that had me thinking over the characters for days afterwards."
Lisa Hall
"It's got everything going in a historical fiction drama."
Clare Whitfield
"An intriguing tale of dark family secrets that unravel down the generations with devastating consequences. Mysterious, atmospheric and chilling."
Anita Frank
Also by Victoria Hawthorne
As Vikki Patis
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