Louise Davidson was born in Belfast and has always worked in the creative arts in some capacity - from assistant to theatre directors to teaching scriptwriting classes in prisons to teaching English and drama to A-Level students. Growing up in Northern Ireland backgrounded by the Troubles led to a fascination with history, and this combined with her love of all things gothic inspired her to write her first book, a dark Victorian thriller set in a neglected and isolated mansion. Louise lives in London with her husband and step-son, and in her spare time is working on fulfilling her ambition to visit every museum in the city. The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond is her debut novel.

“The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond is a darkly gothic historical mystery in all the best traditions of the genre. Lyrical writing, a perfect setting, haunting characters and a village of broken people. I absolutely loved it. A standout book that I whole-heartedly recommend. Breathtaking.” – Helen Fields, bestselling author of Perfect Remains; “This engaging novel cleverly mixes the psychic and the psychological, as we, along with Julia Pearlie, try to make sense of the disturbing goings-on at Mistcoate House. Peopled by vividly realised characters and with a strong period feel, Davidson's novel pays homage to 'sensational' nineteenth-century literature, keeping some of its secrets to the very end.” – Sarah Burton, bestselling author of The Strange Adventures of H; "This chilling gothic novel is a well-crafted, twisty mystery, perfect for fans of Stacey Halls." – Candis Magazine; "Absorbing and twisty." – Heat Magazine; "Gorgeous." – Stella Ireland; "Magical – a perfect Halloween read." – Country and Town House; "A captivating, immersive, dark tale of obsession, manipulation and fierce, fierce emotion that leaves you reeling. I thought it was magnificent. Gothic writing of the most compelling kind.” – My Weekly; “A brilliant new gothic novel… A haunting coming-of-age story that explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling.” – The Lady; "A dark and twisting gothic mystery and a haunting coming of age debut exploring the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling alongside the lot of women in Victorian England." – The Gloss Ireland; "A gothic novel on the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling.” – The Daily Mail; "Jane Eyre meets Woman in Black with a hefty dose of Mrs Danvers stirred into the mix - this is a real gothic tale of intrigue. Had me gripped." – The Yorkshire Times; "A dark and twisting Gothic mystery, The Fortunes Of Olivia Richmond is a coming-of-age story that explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling, as well as giving an insight into what life was like for women during the late 1800s." – The Belfast Telegraph; "Dark and twisty... a haunting coming of age debut which explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling alongside women in Victorian England." – SW Londoner

Louise Davidson was born in Belfast and has always worked in the creative arts in some capacity - from assistant to theatre directors to teaching scriptwriting classes in prisons to teaching English and drama to A-Level students. Growing up in Northern Ireland backgrounded by the Troubles led to a fascination with history, and this combined with her love of all things gothic inspired her to write her first book, a dark Victorian thriller set in a neglected and isolated mansion. Louise lives in London with her husband and step-son, and in her spare time is working on fulfilling her ambition to visit every museum in the city. The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond is her debut novel.

“The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond is a darkly gothic historical mystery in all the best traditions of the genre. Lyrical writing, a perfect setting, haunting characters and a village of broken people. I absolutely loved it. A standout book that I whole-heartedly recommend. Breathtaking.” – Helen Fields, bestselling author of Perfect Remains; “This engaging novel cleverly mixes the psychic and the psychological, as we, along with Julia Pearlie, try to make sense of the disturbing goings-on at Mistcoate House. Peopled by vividly realised characters and with a strong period feel, Davidson's novel pays homage to 'sensational' nineteenth-century literature, keeping some of its secrets to the very end.” – Sarah Burton, bestselling author of The Strange Adventures of H; "This chilling gothic novel is a well-crafted, twisty mystery, perfect for fans of Stacey Halls." – Candis Magazine; "Absorbing and twisty." – Heat Magazine; "Gorgeous." – Stella Ireland; "Magical – a perfect Halloween read." – Country and Town House; "A captivating, immersive, dark tale of obsession, manipulation and fierce, fierce emotion that leaves you reeling. I thought it was magnificent. Gothic writing of the most compelling kind.” – My Weekly; “A brilliant new gothic novel… A haunting coming-of-age story that explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling.” – The Lady; "A dark and twisting gothic mystery and a haunting coming of age debut exploring the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling alongside the lot of women in Victorian England." – The Gloss Ireland; "A gothic novel on the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling.” – The Daily Mail; "Jane Eyre meets Woman in Black with a hefty dose of Mrs Danvers stirred into the mix - this is a real gothic tale of intrigue. Had me gripped." – The Yorkshire Times; "A dark and twisting Gothic mystery, The Fortunes Of Olivia Richmond is a coming-of-age story that explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling, as well as giving an insight into what life was like for women during the late 1800s." – The Belfast Telegraph; "Dark and twisty... a haunting coming of age debut which explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling alongside women in Victorian England." – SW Londoner

Louise Davidson was born in Belfast and has always worked in the creative arts in some capacity - from assistant to theatre directors to teaching scriptwriting classes in prisons to teaching English and drama to A-Level students. Growing up in Northern Ireland backgrounded by the Troubles led to a fascination with history, and this combined with her love of all things gothic inspired her to write her first book, a dark Victorian thriller set in a neglected and isolated mansion. Louise lives in London with her husband and step-son, and in her spare time is working on fulfilling her ambition to visit every museum in the city. The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond is her debut novel.

“The Fortunes of Olivia Richmond is a darkly gothic historical mystery in all the best traditions of the genre. Lyrical writing, a perfect setting, haunting characters and a village of broken people. I absolutely loved it. A standout book that I whole-heartedly recommend. Breathtaking.” – Helen Fields, bestselling author of Perfect Remains; “This engaging novel cleverly mixes the psychic and the psychological, as we, along with Julia Pearlie, try to make sense of the disturbing goings-on at Mistcoate House. Peopled by vividly realised characters and with a strong period feel, Davidson's novel pays homage to 'sensational' nineteenth-century literature, keeping some of its secrets to the very end.” – Sarah Burton, bestselling author of The Strange Adventures of H; "This chilling gothic novel is a well-crafted, twisty mystery, perfect for fans of Stacey Halls." – Candis Magazine; "Absorbing and twisty." – Heat Magazine; "Gorgeous." – Stella Ireland; "Magical – a perfect Halloween read." – Country and Town House; "A captivating, immersive, dark tale of obsession, manipulation and fierce, fierce emotion that leaves you reeling. I thought it was magnificent. Gothic writing of the most compelling kind.” – My Weekly; “A brilliant new gothic novel… A haunting coming-of-age story that explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling.” – The Lady; "A dark and twisting gothic mystery and a haunting coming of age debut exploring the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling alongside the lot of women in Victorian England." – The Gloss Ireland; "A gothic novel on the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling.” – The Daily Mail; "Jane Eyre meets Woman in Black with a hefty dose of Mrs Danvers stirred into the mix - this is a real gothic tale of intrigue. Had me gripped." – The Yorkshire Times; "A dark and twisting Gothic mystery, The Fortunes Of Olivia Richmond is a coming-of-age story that explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling, as well as giving an insight into what life was like for women during the late 1800s." – The Belfast Telegraph; "Dark and twisty... a haunting coming of age debut which explores the supernatural world of tarot and fortune telling alongside women in Victorian England." – SW Londoner