4.2 (2,604 ratings)

The Women of Heachley Hall

Name: The Women of Heachley Hall
Rating: 4.2 (2604 reviews)
Author: Rachel Walkley
ISBN: 199963070X

by Rachel Walkley

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About this book

Twenty-eight-year-old illustrator Miriam thinks her luck has finally turned when she inherits her great-aunt’s vast fortune. However, the windfall comes with a chilling stipulation: she must reside in the decaying, isolated Heachley Hall for a year and a day. Tempted by both the money and the memory of her late parents, Miriam accepts the challenge, unaware that the Victorian mansion holds far more than just architectural secrets.

As she settles into the drafty, echoing halls, the atmosphere shifts from merely lonely to undeniably haunted. This atmospheric ghost story masterfully leans into the gothic historical trope, where the architecture itself breathes with the weight of long-buried tragedies. Miriam soon realizes that Aunt Felicity’s inheritance was not a gift, but a heavy burden—a puzzle that only a woman can solve.

Driven by the discovery of a mysterious, hidden box, Miriam begins to unearth the dark history of the women who came before her. If you are searching for a haunting, page-turning paranormal mystery that blends historical intrigue with a touch of the supernatural, look no further. Heachley Hall is waiting to reveal its secrets, but once Miriam starts digging, she may find truths she never intended to disturb.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: 199963070X

Reader Reviews

A favorite of mine for sure

April 26, 2020

I absolutely love love loved this book. So much more than I thought it would be... I couldn't put it down. )

She is determined and I like that about her

May 20, 2018

The first line of the blurb – “Miriam has one year to uncover Heachley Hall's unimaginable past and a secret that only women can discover.” - was the reason I wanted to read this one. I mean, who doesn’t want to know the secrets of an old mansion? It took me 2 days to get 31% in. Part of this may be because it is written using British terms rather than American terms and I’ll admit that I am not well versed in British English. The other reason may be because the story moved slow. However, I...

5 stars from me for this one - a very highly recommended read from me!!

June 19, 2018

I really enjoyed this book, it was a completely addictive read and I loved it! The plot was great, just the right amount of detail and it really worked with the characters. They were well developed and believable. The setting worked a treat for the book and I found it all very atmospheric and just perfect for this story. I was really surprised to find out that this was the author's debut - it is very impressive and certainly doesn't read to someone new to these genres. 5 stars from me for this...

A Good Read.

April 23, 2019

The blurb for this novel is what drew me to this book. I enjoyed it overall. It's very atmospheric and the 'creepy' elements are done well. I guessed what the secret was quite early on. I never really took to Miriam. I don't know why. This book could have been half the length it was and be a brilliant read. The middle of the story dragged for me and parts of it were repetitive. However, it's still a very good read for a debut. )

haunting romance/thriller

May 5, 2018

a haunting story of love and redemption. what mysteries lies within and behind the walls a no longer quite so young woman inherits from her Aunt? enticing paranormal thriller / romance. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. ) One person found this helpful