Havisham

Elle Machray grew up in Birmingham to Welsh–Caribbean and Scottish parents. After graduating from the HarperCollins Author Academy in spring 2021, their debut novel Remember, Remember was longlisted for the Mslexia Novel Prize, judged by Hilary Mantel.In the fleeting moments between writing and working, you can find Elle on social media talking about neurodivergence, books and a never-ending quest to relax.@elle.andthebooks | Instagram & TikTok

PRAISE FOR HAVISHAM ‘I was completely engrossed by Machray’s vivid retelling, which lifts the veil to explore Havisham’s desire for revenge and her yearning for love. Havisham brings a fresh perspective to one of literature’s most complicated figures, and the side characters that shadowed Great Expectations, including Molly, Magwitch and Jaggers.’ STACEY THOMAS'Deftly woven and alive with rage, Havisham is a compulsive read, equal parts fierce reclaiming of one of literature’s most monstered women, and tender exploration of betrayal, loss and love.' KAT DUNN‘From the very first page, you know you are in the hands of a supremely talented writer. Elle Machray draws us in to a spellbinding tale of 'what if' that becomes 'if only' before long: Charlotte and Molly had me utterly captivated. This is a glorious feminist reimagining of Great Expectations that gives Miss Havisham the story she deserves.’ NAOMI KELSEY'Elle Machray is a fearless historical fiction writer. Havisham is a fantastic reimagining of one of our most beloved stories, mixing the delight of familiar faces with shocking twists to recreate Dickens’ world into something new.' EMMA HINDS'This book is shouting-at-the-page levels of investable. I was hooked by this page-turner, deeply loathed the antagonist and really rooted for the revenge! Havisham has such a captivating plot with a beautiful message at its heart.' CHARLOTTE PARADISE PRAISE FOR ELLE MACHRAY'S REMEMBER REMEMBER… ‘Vividly written’ IAN McMILLAN'An exquisite read. Meticulously rendered, deeply felt and full of fury. A novel steeped in history … Machray is going to be a force to be reckoned with' HANNAH KANER‘A powerful, ultimately hopeful story about one woman's fight for change' JESSICA BULL'Elle Machray is a truly exceptional storyteller’ ELVIN MENSAH‘I was utterly gripped until the final explosive page!’ HAYLEY NOLAN'Machray reminds us all of the power we have within' BRONWYN ELEY