Caroline Lea grew up on the island of Jersey. The Glass Woman, her debut, is a gothic thriller set during the Icelandic witch trials. The Metal Heart, a Waterstones Scottish Book of the Month, is an epic Second World War love story; Prize Women reveals a feminist scandal at the heart of the roaring 20s. Her latest novel reimagines Mary Shelley and the writing of Frankenstein.
Gorgeous. Prize Women - with its powerful, important message about women's choices, freedom and motherhood - took my breath away. I haven't stopped thinking about it -- Jennifer Saint, bestselling author of Ariadne A profoundly moving and absolutely gripping novel about the choices women face - and the choices they are denied. I cannot recommend it highly enough -- Elodie Harper, bestselling author of The Wolf Den A story that sounds stranger than fiction and Lea handles it with the utmost compassion. Wonderfully researched and full of evocative historical detail * Culturefly * Masterful. Caroline Lea is a superb storyteller, and Prize Women deserves a huge readership. So good, I had to pull myself away -- Elizabeth Macneal * bestselling author of The Doll Factory * Fascinating historical fiction with a feminist slant * Good Housekeeping * Wonderfully evocative and intelligent, Prize Women sheds a light on a scandalous moment in history I knew nothing about. Lily and Mae's story is unforgettable, told with great sensitivity and grace. I was entranced -- Emma Stonex, bestselling author of The Lamplighters This heartbreaking story explores friendship, strength and the fight to survive * Woman's Weekly * Praise for Caroline Lea * : * Memorable and compelling -- Sarah Moss Caroline's beautiful writing transported me entirely to another time and land -- Susan Fletcher Enthralling -- Stacey Halls Lea writes beautifully * The Times * Atmospheric, heart-wrenching, evocative - this is a gorgeously written story about the scars we carry with us, and how they can be overcome -- Gytha Lodge Exquisitely researched, beautifully told -- Mary Beth Keane A highly original and inventive writer * Sunday Times *