Havisham

This time, she will have her revenge. Amelia Havisham has a secret. She''s been underestimated for too long: by her former fiance, Compeyson; by her family; and by society. But now her true heart''s desire is within reach for the first time. And she will stop at nothing to get it. This is the story of Miss Havisham as you''ve never heard it before. And she will exceed all expectations. A thrilling and immersive historical novel, Havisham is a queer feminist reimagining in which Dickens'' most infamous female character tells her side of the story at last.

About the author

Elle Machray grew up in Birmingham to Welsh–Caribbean and Scottish parents. After graduating from the HarperCollins Author Academy in spring 2021, their debut novel Remember, Remember was longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Prize, judged by Hilary Mantel.

Product details

• Authors: Elle Machray
• Publisher: Harper Collins Uk
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 29.01.2026
• EAN: 9780008560393
• ISBN: 978-0-00-856039-3
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 240 mm x 24 mm
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Fairytales, sagas, legends; Historical romance, FICTION / Historical / General, Historical fiction, FICTION / Romance / Historical / Victorian, c 1800 to c 1900, Narrative theme: Interior life, Myth & legend told as fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, FICTION / Feminist, FICTION / LGBTQ+ / Lesbian, Early 19th century c 1800 to c 1850, FICTION / Adaptations & Pastiche, Fiction: Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales, Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion, Fiction: inspired by or adapted from other media