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Lucy Barker was the runner-up for the Curtis Brown First Novel Prize with an early draft of The Other Side of Mrs Wood. She holds an MA in Victorian Studies from Birkbeck, University of London, and has a passion for uncovering the real lives of women from this period. Always a dreamer, Lucy has written stories her whole life and is a Curtis Brown Creative and Novelry alumnus. She lives in Bath with her family.
‘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 Lady’s 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 séances 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 ‘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 Lady’s 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 séances 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
