Lady Macbeth

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning comes a mesmerising reimagining of one of Shakespeare's most enigmatic characters in Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid. This enthralling novel plunges readers into a dark and magical retelling of the classic tale, giving a voice and a rich backstory to the infamous Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare's most notorious villainess.

Lady Macbeth explores the depths of her character, providing insight into her enigmatic past and the power she wields. The Lady is well aware of the rumours—whispers that say her gaze alone can drive men to madness. She knows her future is bound to a fierce and brutal Scottish warrior, a man who refuses to shed his savagery when he comes to claim her hand in marriage. As she enters his hostile and suspicious court, she realises that survival in this new world will require every ounce of her cunning and her secretive knowledge of witchcraft.

However, the Lady is unaware that her new husband bears occult secrets of his own. Prophecies cloak him like armour, and his ambitions are as grand as they are dangerous. She does not yet understand that her own magic is far greater and more perilous, and that it has the potential to disrupt the very fabric of the world around them.

Throughout Lady Macbeth, readers will be captivated by the rich, immersive prose that Ava Reid is known for. This novel delves deep into themes of power, destiny, and the supernatural, reshaping the narrative that history's men have written for one of literature's most complex women.

Ava Reid's skilful storytelling breathes new life into Lady Macbeth's story, imbuing it with a haunting beauty that will resonate long after the final page is turned. Discover the untold tale of a woman who was much more than a mere accessory to her husband's ambitions—the story of a woman whose power could change the world.