The Doll Factory

The Doll Factory, the gripping Sunday Times bestseller, is a gothic tale of art, obsession and delusion that will transport you to the dark underbelly of Victorian London.

London. 1850. The chance meeting between Iris Whittle, a dollmaker yearning for freedom, and Louis Frost, an artist desperate for a muse, sparks a tantalising bargain: Iris will model for Louis, in return for painting lessons. As Iris steps into a world of creativity and love, little does she realise that another man, curiosity collector Silas Reed, has become utterly enchanted by her.

Blissfully unaware of Silas's growing obsession, Iris embraces her new life. But it is only a matter of time before their fates intertwine, setting them on a thrilling and suspenseful collision course.

‘A sharp, scary tale of love, art and obsession’ – Paula Hawkins, author of The Girl on the Train

BBC Radio 2 Book Club Pick

BBC Radio 4 Book At Bedtime

Reader Praise:

''Breathtaking''

''I couldn''t put it down''

''Spellbinding''

''I never wanted it to end''

''A plot to stop your heart''

Now a major TV series with Paramount+. Step into The Doll Factory, where beauty, horror and desire collide.