The Other Side of Mrs Wood

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The irresistible story of two rival mediums in Victorian London

Charming, gorgeous, an utter delight Marian Keyes
Mrs Wood is Londons most celebrated medium. Shes managed to survive decades in the competitive world of contacting the Other Side, has avoided the dreaded slips that revealed others as frauds and is still hosting packed-out sances for Victorian high society.

Yet, some of her patrons have recently cancelled their appointments. There are reports of American mediums nearly materialising full spirits and audiences are no longer satisfied with the knocking on tables and candle theatrics of years gone by. And then, at one of Mrs Woods routine gatherings, she hears something terrifying faint, but unmistakable: a yawn.

Mrs Wood needs to spice up her brand. She decides to take on Emmie, a young protg, to join her show. But is Emmie Finch the nave ingenue she seems to be Or does she pose more of a threat to Mrs Woods reign and, more horrifyingly, her reputation than Mrs Wood could ever have imagined

Reviews

I absolutely ADORED it. Such a juicy read and written so beautifully. Charming, gorgeous, an utter delight. Marian Keyes

Engaging and wonderfully original Katie Fforde

Intriguing, witty and unique. A must read! Sophie Irwin, author of A Ladys Guide to Fortune Hunting

A joy to read, completely fresh and original with a wonderful cast of characters. The ending is absolutely perfect so satisfying! The Other Side of Mrs Wood is an exhilarating gallop through the sances of Victorian London, featuring rival mediums, dark secrets and some truly delicious double-crossing. Witty, evocative writing and wonderfully drawn characters add up to a huge treat of a novel. I loved it! Lucy Diamond

Think All About Eve, but set in the spellbinding world of Victorian mediums a brilliantly witty twist on the rivalry between an ageing star and a wide-eyed ingenue who isn't all she seems.' Frances Quinn, author of That Bonesetter Woman

Crackles with wit and mischief, a delicious read. Louise Dean

Author Bio

Lucy Barker was the runner-up for the Curtis Brown First Novel Prize with an early extract from The Other Side of Mrs Wood. She holds an MA in Victorian Studies from Birkbeck College and is a Curtis Brown Creative and Novelry alumna. Lucy worked for years as a PA in theatre and heritage, including coordinating the Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge, before moving into social media management. She is currently a freelance copywriter and lives in rural Hampshire with her husband, two young children and the dog.