The Crow Garden

Review Excellent . . . she creates a chilling atmosphere of skulls, séances, secrets and hysteria -- Antonia Senior ― The Times Published On: 2017-09-30 [An] enjoyable excursion . . . gripping ― The Sunday Times Published On: 2017-10-01 A Gothic masterpiece ― The Lady [A] deliciously atmospheric psychological thriller . . . will appeal to fans of Susan Hill and Wilkie Collins ― BookRiot A book which I know I will want to re-read time and time again . . . a brilliant example of historical fiction ― The Bookish Bundle Published On: 2017-10-11 An excellent, chilling, autumn read, all about the dangers of power, obsession, and guilt, this is sure to be another hit ― Blue Book Balloon Published On: 2017-10-05 Eerie and unsettling . . . Alison Littlewood has crafted a sublime blend of the psychological and the supernatural ― Starburst A great seasonal treat -- Becky Lea ― SciFiNow Published On: 2017-11-08 A rare treat! I love the idea of novels about madness but it is rare that I find one so well written . . . a fantastic novel and highly recommended! ― Life Has A Funny Way of Sneaking Up On You Published On: 2017-09-21 Alison has been churning out intriguing and clever chilling stories that always manage to raise my heartbeat ― Upcoming4.me on Alison Littlewood There's an amazing sense of place and time in this novel, as Littlewood perfectly captures the literary style, attitudes, and class consciousness of Victorian England ― Publishers Weekly on The Hidden People Hypnotic and intelligent with buckets of atmosphere . . . Littlewood expertly weaves themes of misogyny and mythology into a psychological page-turner that feels both familiar and fresh ― SFX The atmosphere Alison Littlewood conjures up in The Hidden People is absorbing and there's a real sense of foreboding, you feel the fairies might show themselves at any moment. ― Irish News Alison Littlewood is one of the brightest stars in the horror genre at the moment . . . The Hidden People is impeccably written, quiet, evocative horror. It's yet another must buy from Littlewood ― This is Horror Littlewood's dark and gothic style had me mesmerised from the very first page . . . a deeply compelling, fascinating novel, written in a way that had me, the reader, mesmerised also. ― Book Babe Review Published On: 2017-10-05 A masterclass in confusion -- Marie O’Regan ― SciFiBulletin Published On: 2017-11-30 For those who enjoy the growing genre of dark Victorian Gothic fiction, this will prove a welcome addition, wrapped about with fogs and spirits and dangerous beauty ― The Idle Woman Published On: 2018-02-16 The Crow Garden flows smoothly, mixing atmosphere and language with effective precision . . . by far Littlewood's best, and by the looks of it, she's only going to get better. ― British Fantasy Society Published On: 2018-01-26 An absorbing tale that plays adroitly with the concepts of reality and trust ― CrimeReads Product Description 'A chilling atmosphere of skulls, séances, secrets and hysteria' The Times Set a guard upon your soul . . . When Nathaniel Kerner takes up his new position as a mad-doctor at Crakethorne Manor, the proprietor, more interested in phrenology and his growing collection of skulls than his patients' minds, hands over the care of his most interesting case. Mrs Victoria Harleston's husband accuses her of hysteria and says he will pay any price to see her well. But she accuses him of something far more terrible . . . Nathaniel becomes increasingly obsessed with Victoria and her condition: is she truly delusional or is she hiding secrets that should never be uncovered? 'A Gothic masterpiece' The Lady Book Description Susan Hill meets Wilkie Collins in Alison Littlewood's latest chiller: mad-doctor Nathaniel is obsessed with the beautiful Mrs Harleston - but is she truly delusional? Or is she hiding secrets that should never be uncovered . . . ? About the Author Alison Littlewood's debut novel, A Cold Season, selected for the Ri