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.
‘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