A Times historical fiction round-up pick January 2026
1791. The dressmaker, his lover and his lover's wife. A house full of secrets where danger lies behind every door.
Matthew came from nothing. Now he is a skilled corset-maker adored by high society. But he must hide his true self from prying eyes, seeking love in the riotous underbelly of Georgian molly houses. If outed, he will face the noose.
When he falls in love with aristocrat Henry, he is hired as private dressmaker to Henry's wife, Elina, so they can continue their secret affair.
The three live together in uneasy tension inside the huge dark country mansion, and Matthew soon discovers Elina has secrets of her own. Slowly he is drawn into her dangerous world of revolutionary politics.
When the truth about Matthew and Henry threatens to explode their lives, Matthew is forced to make a devastating choice: who does he save? His lover or his friend?
A thrilling and devastating read perfect for fans of Sarah Waters, Jessie Burton and A.J. West
| ISBN: | 9781835981498 |
| Publication date: | 8th October 2026 |
| Author: | Kelsey OBrien |
| Publisher: | Hera an imprint of Canelo |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 320 pages |
| Genres: |
Historical Fiction Historical crime and mysteries Psychological thriller Historical romance Narrative theme: Love and relationships Narrative theme: Health and illness Narrative theme: Interior life Narrative theme: Identity / belonging Narrative theme: Politics Narrative theme: Displacement, exile, migration Narrative theme: Sense of place Narrative theme: Social issues Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion General Fiction |
A Times historical fiction round-up pick January 20261791. The dressmaker, his lover and his lover's wife.
The Three features in the following genres: Historical Fiction, Historical crime and mysteries, Psychological thriller, Historical romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Health and illness, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Politics, Narrative theme: Displacement, exile, migration, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Narrative theme: Social issues, Narrative theme: Diversity, equality, inclusion, General Fiction
Paperback, Hardback. £8.99, down from the £9.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Three was written by Kelsey OBrien and published by Hera an imprint of Canelo
The Three has 320 pages
£8.99, reduced from £9.99. In Stock.