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The Doll Factory, the debut novel by Elizabeth Macneal, is a story of art, obsession and possession set in Victorian London.
A remarkable example of historical fiction . . . full of life, colour and intelligence
Stunningly confident . . . thoroughly engrossing
A must read . . . Elizabeth Macneal's compelling debut is a darkly brilliant tale of Gothic suspense
Fantastic - vivid, poignant, colourful, and elegantly horrifying
Macneal is excellent on the tension between idealised women and the reality . . . The Doll Factory is a remarkably strong debut; clever and readable with flashes of wonderful, descriptive prose
Astounding . . . I recommend it wholeheartedly
This is a dark delight and fans of The Miniaturist and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock will love it
A deliciously gothic concoction that abounds with energy and imagination, conjuring up 1850s London life in all its Dickensian glory. Macneal marries art, obsession and possession in a plot that gains momentum and leaves the reader breathless
I loved The Doll Factory from the very first page . . . an exquisite novel of obsession, delusion, resilience and love . . . breathtaking
Astonishingly good . . . with and a plot that rattles like a speeding carriage to its thrilling conclusion. I couldn’t put it down. You won’t be able to either
Magnificent . . . features an extraordinary, unforgettable cast of characters . . . you can't help but be entranced by this uniquely evocative and arresting story . . . the tension ramps up to a breathtaking climax . . . if you love books like The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock, Tulip Fever and Perfume then add The Doll Factory to your reading list
Vividly rendered . . . captivating . . . engrossing
This brilliant literary thriller gripped me from the opening page . . . a beautifully researched historical novel with a plot to stop your heart
Brilliant . . . refreshingly original . . . beautifully orchestrated . . . fascinating
The summer's hottest author . . . at once a love story and a thriller . . . Iris is a fierce creation. She chafes against the Victorian constraints on her freedom, carves out her own space in the male art world
Stunning . . . with an unbearably tense and chilling denouement that had me totally gripped
Elegantly plotted . . . compelling and chilling
Exquisitely executed, well-researched and richly evocative . . . a fast-paced, inventive ride through the dirt and squalor of Victorian London
Exquisite . . . authentic and suspenseful
Pretty much everything you could want from a book set in Victorian London . . . terrific storytelling . . . Ever since the success of The Essex Serpent, there's been no shortage of good modern gothic novels. The Doll Factory might just be the best yet
One of the best books I’ve read in ages – heartbreaking and evocative . . . a perfectly structured and page-turning story of love and passion; crime and obsession . . . wonderful
Remarkably assured and beautifully written . . . truly captivating
This dark, enchanting tale is beautifully written. We couldn't put it down
A brilliant literary thriller that you won't want to put down
[A] gripping historical thriller . . . Macneal paints a masterpiece with her vivid descriptions, and the conclusion will have you racing to the end
A vivid depiction of a morally dubious world, and a page-turning psychological thriller, with a truly compelling villain
Gripping, artfully written . . . part love story, part gothic novel and leading up to a truly breathless conclusion, this book is destined to be one of the biggest titles of 2019
Darkly brilliant - The Collector meets Possession with added female power
Engrossing and atmospheric . . . I can practically see the TV version!
A sharp, scary, gorgeously evocative tale of love, art and obsession
In its evocation of the seething energy of 1850s London, its immersion in the detail of the 19th-century city’s everyday life and in its fascination with the macabre and the eccentric, Elizabeth Macneal’s debut novel does feel genuinely Dickensian.
The sort of book you want to read curled up by a fire while your fingers twitch to find out what happens next
Macneal has a magpie's eye for whatever is bright and glittering, and she writes vividly
Memorable
Gripping
Elizabeth Macneal’s debut is a stunner . . . both a page-turning thriller and a thoughtful, moving exploration of what it meant to be a woman and an artist in the 19th century.
Gothically good
Elizabeth Macneal was born in Edinburgh and now lives in East London. She is a writer and potter and works from a small studio at the bottom of her garden. She read English Literature at Oxford University, before working in the City for several years. In 2017, she completed the Creative Writing MA at UEA where she was awarded the Malcolm Bradbury scholarship. The Doll Factory, Elizabeth’s debut novel, won the Caledonia Novel Award 2018.
A remarkable example of historical fiction . . . full of life, colour and intelligence
Stunningly confident . . . thoroughly engrossing
A must read . . . Elizabeth Macneal's compelling debut is a darkly brilliant tale of Gothic suspense
Fantastic - vivid, poignant, colourful, and elegantly horrifying
Macneal is excellent on the tension between idealised women and the reality . . . The Doll Factory is a remarkably strong debut; clever and readable with flashes of wonderful, descriptive prose
Astounding . . . I recommend it wholeheartedly
This is a dark delight and fans of The Miniaturist and The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock will love it
A deliciously gothic concoction that abounds with energy and imagination, conjuring up 1850s London life in all its Dickensian glory. Macneal marries art, obsession and possession in a plot that gains momentum and leaves the reader breathless
I loved The Doll Factory from the very first page . . . an exquisite novel of obsession, delusion, resilience and love . . . breathtaking
Astonishingly good . . . with and a plot that rattles like a speeding carriage to its thrilling conclusion. I couldn’t put it down. You won’t be able to either
Magnificent . . . features an extraordinary, unforgettable cast of characters . . . you can't help but be entranced by this uniquely evocative and arresting story . . . the tension ramps up to a breathtaking climax . . . if you love books like The Mermaid and Mrs Hancock, Tulip Fever and Perfume then add The Doll Factory to your reading list
Vividly rendered . . . captivating . . . engrossing
This brilliant literary thriller gripped me from the opening page . . . a beautifully researched historical novel with a plot to stop your heart
Brilliant . . . refreshingly original . . . beautifully orchestrated . . . fascinating
The summer's hottest author . . . at once a love story and a thriller . . . Iris is a fierce creation. She chafes against the Victorian constraints on her freedom, carves out her own space in the male art world
Stunning . . . with an unbearably tense and chilling denouement that had me totally gripped
Elegantly plotted . . . compelling and chilling
Exquisitely executed, well-researched and richly evocative . . . a fast-paced, inventive ride through the dirt and squalor of Victorian London
Exquisite . . . authentic and suspenseful
Pretty much everything you could want from a book set in Victorian London . . . terrific storytelling . . . Ever since the success of The Essex Serpent, there's been no shortage of good modern gothic novels. The Doll Factory might just be the best yet
One of the best books I’ve read in ages – heartbreaking and evocative . . . a perfectly structured and page-turning story of love and passion; crime and obsession . . . wonderful
Remarkably assured and beautifully written . . . truly captivating
This dark, enchanting tale is beautifully written. We couldn't put it down
A brilliant literary thriller that you won't want to put down
[A] gripping historical thriller . . . Macneal paints a masterpiece with her vivid descriptions, and the conclusion will have you racing to the end
A vivid depiction of a morally dubious world, and a page-turning psychological thriller, with a truly compelling villain
Gripping, artfully written . . . part love story, part gothic novel and leading up to a truly breathless conclusion, this book is destined to be one of the biggest titles of 2019
Darkly brilliant - The Collector meets Possession with added female power
Engrossing and atmospheric . . . I can practically see the TV version!
A sharp, scary, gorgeously evocative tale of love, art and obsession
In its evocation of the seething energy of 1850s London, its immersion in the detail of the 19th-century city’s everyday life and in its fascination with the macabre and the eccentric, Elizabeth Macneal’s debut novel does feel genuinely Dickensian.
The sort of book you want to read curled up by a fire while your fingers twitch to find out what happens next
Macneal has a magpie's eye for whatever is bright and glittering, and she writes vividly
Memorable
Gripping
Elizabeth Macneal’s debut is a stunner . . . both a page-turning thriller and a thoughtful, moving exploration of what it meant to be a woman and an artist in the 19th century.
Gothically good
Elizabeth Macneal was born in Edinburgh and now lives in East London. She is a writer and potter and works from a small studio at the bottom of her garden. She read English Literature at Oxford University, before working in the City for several years. In 2017, she completed the Creative Writing MA at UEA where she was awarded the Malcolm Bradbury scholarship. The Doll Factory, Elizabeth’s debut novel, won the Caledonia Novel Award 2018.