Overview

Jilted bride. Mad witch. Tragic villainess.This time, she will have her revenge. Charlotte Havisham has a secret. She's been underestimated for too long: by her former fiancé, 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. PRAISE FOR HAVISHAM‘I was completely engrossed’ STACEY THOMAS ‘Deftly woven and alive with rage’ KAT DUNN ‘A fearless historical fiction writer’ EMMA HINDS ‘Will make you weep before punching the air’ LOUISE HARE ‘A glorious feminist reimagining’ NAOMI KELSEY ‘Left me breathless’ MARY CHAMBERLAIN ‘Spectacularly daring’ ANNA CAIG 'I was completely hooked' AMÉLIE SKODA 'A triumphant mix of reimagined classic and bold, ambitious storytelling' LIANNE DILLSWORTH ‘Shouting-at-the-page levels of investable’ CHARLOTTE PARADISE 'Compelling’ SCOTTISH FIELD

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PRAISE FOR HAVISHAM ‘I was completely engrossed by Machray’s vivid retelling, which lifts the veil to explore Havisham’s desire for revenge and her yearning for love. Havisham brings a fresh perspective to one of literature’s most complicated figures, and the side characters that shadowed Great Expectations, including Molly, Magwitch and Jaggers.’ STACEY THOMAS 'Deftly woven and alive with rage, Havisham is a compulsive read, equal parts fierce reclaiming of one of literature’s most monstered women, and tender exploration of betrayal, loss and love.' KAT DUNN ‘From the very first page, you know you are in the hands of a supremely talented writer. Elle Machray draws us in to a spellbinding tale of 'what if' that becomes 'if only' before long: Charlotte and Molly had me utterly captivated. This is a glorious feminist reimagining of Great Expectations that gives Miss Havisham the story she deserves.’ NAOMI KELSEY 'Elle Machray is a fearless historical fiction writer. Havisham is a fantastic reimagining of one of our most beloved stories, mixing the delight of familiar faces with shocking twists to recreate Dickens’ world into something new.' EMMA HINDS 'This book is shouting-at-the-page levels of investable. I was hooked by this page-turner, deeply loathed the antagonist and really rooted for the revenge! Havisham has such a captivating plot with a beautiful message at its heart.' CHARLOTTE PARADISE PRAISE FOR ELLE MACHRAY'S REMEMBER REMEMBER… ‘Vividly written’ IAN McMILLAN 'An exquisite read. Meticulously rendered, deeply felt and full of fury. A novel steeped in history … Machray is going to be a force to be reckoned with' HANNAH KANER ‘A powerful, ultimately hopeful story about one woman's fight for change' JESSICA BULL 'Elle Machray is a truly exceptional storyteller’ ELVIN MENSAH ‘I was utterly gripped until the final explosive page!’ HAYLEY NOLAN 'Machray reminds us all of the power we have within' BRONWYN ELEY

PRAISE FOR ELLE MACHRAY'S REMEMBER REMEMBER… ‘Vividly written’ IAN McMILLAN 'An exquisite read. Meticulously rendered, deeply felt and full of fury. A novel steeped in history … Machray is going to be a force to be reckoned with' HANNAH KANER 'Will stay with you long after you've finished reading' STACEY THOMAS ‘A powerful, ultimately hopeful story about one woman's fight for change' JESSICA BULL 'Elle Machray is a truly exceptional storyteller’ ELVIN MENSAH ‘I was utterly gripped until the final explosive page!’ HAYLEY NOLAN 'Machray reminds us all of the power we have within' BRONWYN ELEY ‘Such a powerful and moving book that really delivers on rich historical detail. I really, really enjoyed it … vivid, raw, and passionate’ LUCY BARKER ‘I can’t put it down! It’s a powerful, heartrending feminist retelling’ ANYA BERGMAN 'The passion behind this book really resonated. An atmospheric debut with heart and ambition' SCOTTISH NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS

PRAISE FOR HAVISHAM ‘I was completely engrossed by Machray’s vivid retelling. Havisham brings a fresh perspective to one of literature’s most complicated figures' STACEY THOMAS 'Deftly woven and alive with rage, Havisham is a compulsive read, equal parts fierce reclaiming of one of literature’s most monstered women, and tender exploration of betrayal, loss and love’ KAT DUNN 'Elle Machray is a fearless historical fiction writer. Havisham is a fantastic reimagining of one of our most beloved stories, recreating Dickens’ world into something new' EMMA HINDS 'This is a novel that will make you weep before punching the air. A proper feminist retelling with women at its heart, I loved every moment of it' LOUISE HARE ‘From the very first page, you know you are in the hands of a supremely talented writer … This is a glorious feminist reimagining of Great Expectations that gives Miss Havisham the story she deserves’ NAOMI KELSEY ‘It had me gripped to the end, with twists that left me breathless. It's a story of women's empowerment, and revenge – but also a story of redemption and above all, of love in all its glorious manifestations. I loved it!’ MARY CHAMBERLAIN ‘Havisham is a spectacularly daring book and Machray is fast becoming one of my favourite historical fiction authors. This bold reinvention weaves a deft web of strands from Dickens’s original story together with fresh elements from Machray’s glorious imagination’ ANNA CAIG 'A passionate, atmospheric reimagining of the life of one of the most compelling characters in literature, giving voice to a story of female agency and desire. Effortlessly intriguing and sensual. I was completely hooked' AMÉLIE SKODA 'This book is shouting-at-the-page levels of investable. I was hooked by this page-turner … Havisham has such a captivating plot with a beautiful message at its heart' CHARLOTTE PARADISE 'A compelling and meticulous retribution story for one literature’s most notorious figures’ SCOTTISH FIELD

PRAISE FOR HAVISHAM 'Elle Machray is a fearless historical fiction writer. Havisham is a fantastic reimagining of one of our most beloved stories, mixing the delight of familiar faces with shocking twists to recreate Dickens’ world into something new.' EMMA HINDS PRAISE FOR ELLE MACHRAY'S REMEMBER REMEMBER… ‘Vividly written’ IAN McMILLAN 'An exquisite read. Meticulously rendered, deeply felt and full of fury. A novel steeped in history … Machray is going to be a force to be reckoned with' HANNAH KANER 'Will stay with you long after you've finished reading' STACEY THOMAS ‘A powerful, ultimately hopeful story about one woman's fight for change' JESSICA BULL 'Elle Machray is a truly exceptional storyteller’ ELVIN MENSAH ‘I was utterly gripped until the final explosive page!’ HAYLEY NOLAN 'Machray reminds us all of the power we have within' BRONWYN ELEY ‘Such a powerful and moving book that really delivers on rich historical detail. I really, really enjoyed it … vivid, raw, and passionate’ LUCY BARKER ‘I can’t put it down! It’s a powerful, heartrending feminist retelling’ ANYA BERGMAN 'The passion behind this book really resonated. An atmospheric debut with heart and ambition' SCOTTISH NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS

Author Information

Elle Machray grew up in Birmingham to Welsh-Caribbean and Scottish parents, and is now based in Edinburgh. 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. In the fleeting moments between writing and working, you can find Elle on social media talking about neurodivergence, books and a never-ending quest to relax. @elle.andthebooks Instagram & TikTok

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