A. Rushby – författare

A spellbinding tale of sisterhood, betrayal and reclamation revolving around three 18th-century wax models of women, known as Anatomical Venuses or ''slashed beauties''. Legend has it, these beauties are bewitched, coming to life to murder men who have wronged them.

Finally, these men will get what they deserve. We will make sure of it. Together.

Seoul, present day: Antiques dealer Alys is offered a vast sum of money to transport one of three highly coveted Anatomical Venuses to London, with one key condition - she must destroy it when she reaches the city.

London, 1769: After a chance meeting at the Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens, young and inexperienced Eleanor is promised a life of luxury by the beautiful and charismatic Elizabeth and her protégé, Emily. All she must do is allow Elizabeth complete control of her destiny.

In a darkly compelling and magical plot, prepare to discover the dangerous secret shared by these women - a secret that spans centuries, and which will unearth horrors not of this world. Perfect for fans of Weyward by Emilia Hart, The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow and The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, as well as readers of Jessie Burton and Stacey Halls.

''The warped, witchy lovechild of Madame Tussaud and Jack the Ripper - an engrossing gothic tale of friendship, misogyny and the murderous consequence of denying women''s autonomy'' - Ellie Marney, author of None Shall Sleep

''Utterly compelling from the first page to the final, shocking twist, Slashed Beauties is a darkly exquisite story that explores the corrosive effects of misogyny and the enduring power of female love'' - Christine Wells, author of The Paris Gown

''Such a cool, eerie read. Slashed Beauties blends gothic vibes, creepy wax figures, feminist rage and a touch of witchcraft... If you like dark, feminist stories with a slow-build unease and some genuinely creepy imagery, I’d definitely recommend this'' - 5-Star Reader Review

''I thoroughly enjoyed this dark and twisty novel, and days after finishing I am still struck by thoughts of it... Simply divine!'' - 5-Star Reader Review

''A book I’m going to be thinking about for a long time. Slashed Beauties is a haunting and disconcerting yet thought-provoking novel... I was absolutely enamoured by Emily and Eleanor and how their story unfolded... I would give this 6 stars if I could'' - 5-Star Reader Review

This novel contains depictions of sexual assault, sexual harassment, body horror and violence.

London, 1865. Desperate for work, Minnie takes employment as a maid for the wealthy Culpepper twins. The siblings lead a strange and unconventional life: Edmund operates a laboratory from the house while Edith experiments with morbid photography. Drawn in by a dangerous attraction to one of the twins, and with a sick sister of her own to provide for, by the time Minnie makes a disturbing discovery it''s too late – she must stay and unravel the mysteries of Culpepper House before she becomes a victim of one of Edith''s photographs herself.

London, present day. Grieving artist Hadley is consumed by an album of Victorian death photography, including the exquisite image of a deceased young girl with a swan. When this photograph is involved in an art world scandal, Hadley is given the opportunity to create an installation surrounding the image. But the enigmatic Kit Culpepper, of the Culpepper Trust, has other plans. He offers Hadley an eye-watering sum of money to sell him the album and never speak of its contents again. As Hadley digs deeper into the album''s truths, she begins to suspect Kit Culpepper is guarding a deathly secret... and she''s not entirely sure how far he''ll go to keep it.

A gripping dual-timeline gothic mystery inspired by the macabre world of Victorian death photography, All Her Beautiful Deaths offers a powerful exploration of classism and ownership in the art world, while beautifully portraying expressions of grief and love. Perfect for fans of Fingersmith by Sarah Waters and The Burial Plot by Elizabeth Macneal, with echoes of Daphne du Maurier.

PRAISE FOR A. RUSHBY

''Adored this gorgeous, sumptuously gothic feminist novel'' - EMMA COWING, author of The Show Woman

''Utterly compelling from the first page to the final, shocking twist'' - CHRISTINE WELLS, author of The Paris Gown

''Captivating from start to end and tells a haunting tale of feminine rage'' - ABBIE EATON, author of Dragonhart

''Two timelines collide with imaginative verve'' - TIMES

''Unsettling and addictive... Rushby''s storytelling translates brilliantly to the adult gothic, positioning her as a bold new voice in horror'' - SEATTLE TIMES

''Rich, intricate, and full of surprises'' - HISTORICAL NOVEL SOCIETY