The Murder of Harriet Monckton

Longlisted for the Historical Writers’ Association Gold Crown Award and featured in The Times’ 100 Best Books for Summer, The Murder of Harriet Monckton is a gripping Victorian crime novel based on a true story. Set in 1843, it chronicles the shocking murder of 23-year-old Harriet Monckton, discovered dead behind a chapel, with the unsettling revelation of her pregnancy. Through coroner’s reports and witness testimonies, author Elizabeth Haynes intricately weaves a tale of intrigue, presenting a cast of suspects each with motive in a story rich with suspense, lust, and betrayal.