Rachel Louise Driscoll
@rachloudriscoll.bsky.social
Author of histfic | Debut novel NEPHTHYS 🇬🇧 out now with Harvill, Vintage, PRH | THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS 🇺🇸 coming JUNE 2025 from Ballentine, PRH | Rep: Sarah Hornsley PFD Agency | Victorian woman living in 21st century
What a lovely surprise this was today! It is such an honour to see NEPHTHYS on the @historia-hwa.bsky.social Debut Crown 2025 shortlist. Many thanks to the judges, and congratulations to everyone on this list! 👑
October 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
What a lovely surprise this was today! It is such an honour to see NEPHTHYS on the @historia-hwa.bsky.social Debut Crown 2025 shortlist. Many thanks to the judges, and congratulations to everyone on this list! 👑
Absolutely thrilled that the news is finally out! I am delighted to be working with Liz & the team at Harvill again for my second novel 🕷️🪷
THE SPIDER AND THE LILY weaves Gothic Victoriana, real-life mysteries, & Arthuriana with the language of flowers.
🕸️Coming March 2027🕸️
THE SPIDER AND THE LILY weaves Gothic Victoriana, real-life mysteries, & Arthuriana with the language of flowers.
🕸️Coming March 2027🕸️
October 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Absolutely thrilled that the news is finally out! I am delighted to be working with Liz & the team at Harvill again for my second novel 🕷️🪷
THE SPIDER AND THE LILY weaves Gothic Victoriana, real-life mysteries, & Arthuriana with the language of flowers.
🕸️Coming March 2027🕸️
THE SPIDER AND THE LILY weaves Gothic Victoriana, real-life mysteries, & Arthuriana with the language of flowers.
🕸️Coming March 2027🕸️
🐊 Exciting news! The ebook edition of THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is just $1.99 for this week only!! Don’t miss out on this exciting deal 🐊
September 29, 2025 at 11:19 AM
🐊 Exciting news! The ebook edition of THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is just $1.99 for this week only!! Don’t miss out on this exciting deal 🐊
Catching up on here after being absent for a while. Check out this podcast which I had so much fun recording with Steve on Circulating Ideas!
Circulating Ideas 294: The House of Two Sisters by Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social circulatingideas.com/2025/07/30/2...
September 19, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Catching up on here after being absent for a while. Check out this podcast which I had so much fun recording with Steve on Circulating Ideas!
Reposted by Rachel Louise Driscoll
So exciting to see so many CBC alumna on the @historia-hwa.bsky.social Debut Crown longlist! Congrats to @adberginwriter.bsky.social, @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social, @joannamillerauthor.bsky.social & Rosanna Pike! 👏
September 19, 2025 at 10:44 AM
So exciting to see so many CBC alumna on the @historia-hwa.bsky.social Debut Crown longlist! Congrats to @adberginwriter.bsky.social, @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social, @joannamillerauthor.bsky.social & Rosanna Pike! 👏
Tomorrow I will be at The Accidental Bookshop in Alnwick for Independent Bookshop Week. Come and join us as we discuss my debut novel NEPHTHYS, Gothic Victoriana, Egyptology & mythology!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aln...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aln...
June 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Tomorrow I will be at The Accidental Bookshop in Alnwick for Independent Bookshop Week. Come and join us as we discuss my debut novel NEPHTHYS, Gothic Victoriana, Egyptology & mythology!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aln...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aln...
It’s US publication day! My debut novel THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS (aka NEPHTHYS) has sprouted the wings of a kite and flown across the pond. Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered. If you don’t have a copy yet, I invite you to treat yourselves to an adventure up the Nile.
June 10, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s US publication day! My debut novel THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS (aka NEPHTHYS) has sprouted the wings of a kite and flown across the pond. Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered. If you don’t have a copy yet, I invite you to treat yourselves to an adventure up the Nile.
I can’t believe I’m saying this … THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS (aka NEPHTHYS) will be out in the USA tomorrow!!!!!!!
June 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
I can’t believe I’m saying this … THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS (aka NEPHTHYS) will be out in the USA tomorrow!!!!!!!
I’ve borrowed my husband’s headphones and had a fun afternoon recording something … keep your eyes peeled to find out what I’ve been up to!
June 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I’ve borrowed my husband’s headphones and had a fun afternoon recording something … keep your eyes peeled to find out what I’ve been up to!
Just look at this beauty, out in the US in just 5 days!!!
There’s still time to pre-order. Get your copy now and prepare for adventure, danger, mystery, and romance up the Nile:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779561...
There’s still time to pre-order. Get your copy now and prepare for adventure, danger, mystery, and romance up the Nile:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779561...
June 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Just look at this beauty, out in the US in just 5 days!!!
There’s still time to pre-order. Get your copy now and prepare for adventure, danger, mystery, and romance up the Nile:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779561...
There’s still time to pre-order. Get your copy now and prepare for adventure, danger, mystery, and romance up the Nile:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779561...
2 weeks today I will be at this wonderful bookshop in beautiful Alnwick to discuss my debut novel NEPHTHYS and all things gothic & ancient Egyptian for #indiebookshopweek. I’m so excited for this event. There are still some tickets left - get yours now!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aln...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aln...
June 3, 2025 at 7:49 AM
2 weeks today I will be at this wonderful bookshop in beautiful Alnwick to discuss my debut novel NEPHTHYS and all things gothic & ancient Egyptian for #indiebookshopweek. I’m so excited for this event. There are still some tickets left - get yours now!
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aln...
www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/aln...
Finished copies of the US edition of my debut novel are here! THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is out June 10th (and already released in the UK as NEPHTHYS). You can pre-order now!
May 31, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Finished copies of the US edition of my debut novel are here! THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is out June 10th (and already released in the UK as NEPHTHYS). You can pre-order now!
Don’t miss out on this brilliant offer! It’s the perfect chance to treat yourself to a copy of NEPHTHYS, a tale of mystery, gothic secrets, adventure, Egyptology, sisterhood, mythology, romance, cats, crocs & snakes!
Get your copy here:
www.waterstones.com/book/nephthy...
Get your copy here:
www.waterstones.com/book/nephthy...
May 26, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Don’t miss out on this brilliant offer! It’s the perfect chance to treat yourself to a copy of NEPHTHYS, a tale of mystery, gothic secrets, adventure, Egyptology, sisterhood, mythology, romance, cats, crocs & snakes!
Get your copy here:
www.waterstones.com/book/nephthy...
Get your copy here:
www.waterstones.com/book/nephthy...
A forgotten Egyptian goddess. A family in danger.
I’m so excited to present the paperback cover of NEPHTHYS which will be out Feb 2026! I love that it’s very similar to the hardback but in a darker turquoise & with extra gold foil.
You can pre-order now:
waterstones.com/book/nephthys/…
I’m so excited to present the paperback cover of NEPHTHYS which will be out Feb 2026! I love that it’s very similar to the hardback but in a darker turquoise & with extra gold foil.
You can pre-order now:
waterstones.com/book/nephthys/…
May 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
A forgotten Egyptian goddess. A family in danger.
I’m so excited to present the paperback cover of NEPHTHYS which will be out Feb 2026! I love that it’s very similar to the hardback but in a darker turquoise & with extra gold foil.
You can pre-order now:
waterstones.com/book/nephthys/…
I’m so excited to present the paperback cover of NEPHTHYS which will be out Feb 2026! I love that it’s very similar to the hardback but in a darker turquoise & with extra gold foil.
You can pre-order now:
waterstones.com/book/nephthys/…
The life of an author ✍️🐈⬛😻
May 15, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The life of an author ✍️🐈⬛😻
I am so grateful to all the authors who have taken the time to read & blurb my debut novel. Many thanks to Anna Rasche for this really lovely endorsement!
THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is available to pre-order in 🇺🇸 (out next month!!!). Out now in the UK under the title: NEPHTHYS.
THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is available to pre-order in 🇺🇸 (out next month!!!). Out now in the UK under the title: NEPHTHYS.
May 1, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I am so grateful to all the authors who have taken the time to read & blurb my debut novel. Many thanks to Anna Rasche for this really lovely endorsement!
THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is available to pre-order in 🇺🇸 (out next month!!!). Out now in the UK under the title: NEPHTHYS.
THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is available to pre-order in 🇺🇸 (out next month!!!). Out now in the UK under the title: NEPHTHYS.
So excited to share another lovely endorsement for my debut, this time from Shannon Ives. Thank you so much for these kind words!
Out 10th June in 🇺🇸, you can pre-order THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS now. 🇬🇧 edition (NEPHTHYS) out now!
Out 10th June in 🇺🇸, you can pre-order THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS now. 🇬🇧 edition (NEPHTHYS) out now!
April 23, 2025 at 1:51 PM
So excited to share another lovely endorsement for my debut, this time from Shannon Ives. Thank you so much for these kind words!
Out 10th June in 🇺🇸, you can pre-order THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS now. 🇬🇧 edition (NEPHTHYS) out now!
Out 10th June in 🇺🇸, you can pre-order THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS now. 🇬🇧 edition (NEPHTHYS) out now!
Calling all fans of:
Egyptology
Gothic Victoriana
Mystery
Myth
Adventure
Romance
Cats 🐈
My US publishers are running a giveaway on Goodreads to win a galley copy of THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS ahead of US publication!
Enter here:
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Egyptology
Gothic Victoriana
Mystery
Myth
Adventure
Romance
Cats 🐈
My US publishers are running a giveaway on Goodreads to win a galley copy of THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS ahead of US publication!
Enter here:
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
April 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Calling all fans of:
Egyptology
Gothic Victoriana
Mystery
Myth
Adventure
Romance
Cats 🐈
My US publishers are running a giveaway on Goodreads to win a galley copy of THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS ahead of US publication!
Enter here:
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Egyptology
Gothic Victoriana
Mystery
Myth
Adventure
Romance
Cats 🐈
My US publishers are running a giveaway on Goodreads to win a galley copy of THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS ahead of US publication!
Enter here:
www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Did somebody say Double Plus Stamps?! Treat yourself to a copy of NEPHTHYS this Easter bank holiday weekend and get Double Stamps when you shop with Waterstones in store & online!
Don’t miss out on this egg-citing offer 🐣
Don’t miss out on this egg-citing offer 🐣
April 18, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Did somebody say Double Plus Stamps?! Treat yourself to a copy of NEPHTHYS this Easter bank holiday weekend and get Double Stamps when you shop with Waterstones in store & online!
Don’t miss out on this egg-citing offer 🐣
Don’t miss out on this egg-citing offer 🐣
Huge thanks to Malayna Evans for this wonderful quote about my debut novel which is out in the USA on 10th June. I’m so delighted that you enjoyed it!
THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is available now to pre-order 🇺🇸, & it’s already out in 🇬🇧 as NEPHTHYS. Get your copy now!
THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is available now to pre-order 🇺🇸, & it’s already out in 🇬🇧 as NEPHTHYS. Get your copy now!
April 16, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Huge thanks to Malayna Evans for this wonderful quote about my debut novel which is out in the USA on 10th June. I’m so delighted that you enjoyed it!
THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is available now to pre-order 🇺🇸, & it’s already out in 🇬🇧 as NEPHTHYS. Get your copy now!
THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is available now to pre-order 🇺🇸, & it’s already out in 🇬🇧 as NEPHTHYS. Get your copy now!
On this day in 1892, the year in which NEPHTHYS is set, Amelia Edwards died of influenza.
Her travelogue ‘A Thousand Miles Up The Nile’ was a great resource as I wrote my novel & is one of Clemmie’s favourite books.
NEPHTHYS is out now in 🇬🇧! Coming soon to 🇺🇸 under the title: THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS
Her travelogue ‘A Thousand Miles Up The Nile’ was a great resource as I wrote my novel & is one of Clemmie’s favourite books.
NEPHTHYS is out now in 🇬🇧! Coming soon to 🇺🇸 under the title: THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS
April 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
On this day in 1892, the year in which NEPHTHYS is set, Amelia Edwards died of influenza.
Her travelogue ‘A Thousand Miles Up The Nile’ was a great resource as I wrote my novel & is one of Clemmie’s favourite books.
NEPHTHYS is out now in 🇬🇧! Coming soon to 🇺🇸 under the title: THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS
Her travelogue ‘A Thousand Miles Up The Nile’ was a great resource as I wrote my novel & is one of Clemmie’s favourite books.
NEPHTHYS is out now in 🇬🇧! Coming soon to 🇺🇸 under the title: THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS
🧡It’s National Siblings Day!🧡
My debut novel NEPHTHYS/THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is a celebration of siblings. If you love books about sibling relationships, especially sisters, then you can purchase your copy in the UK, or pre-order in the US, today!
My debut novel NEPHTHYS/THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is a celebration of siblings. If you love books about sibling relationships, especially sisters, then you can purchase your copy in the UK, or pre-order in the US, today!
April 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🧡It’s National Siblings Day!🧡
My debut novel NEPHTHYS/THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is a celebration of siblings. If you love books about sibling relationships, especially sisters, then you can purchase your copy in the UK, or pre-order in the US, today!
My debut novel NEPHTHYS/THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS is a celebration of siblings. If you love books about sibling relationships, especially sisters, then you can purchase your copy in the UK, or pre-order in the US, today!
Very excited to announce that I will be at The Accidental Bookshop in Alnwick on the 17th June for #IndieBookshopWeek. Join us at this brilliant bookshop as we discuss my debut novel NEPHTHYS.
Price includes a drink on arrival. Get your tickets now:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/t...
Price includes a drink on arrival. Get your tickets now:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/t...
April 10, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Very excited to announce that I will be at The Accidental Bookshop in Alnwick on the 17th June for #IndieBookshopWeek. Join us at this brilliant bookshop as we discuss my debut novel NEPHTHYS.
Price includes a drink on arrival. Get your tickets now:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/t...
Price includes a drink on arrival. Get your tickets now:
www.ticketsource.co.uk/forumbooks/t...
#TheKillerQuestion by @janicehallett.bsky.social is a cocktail of fun & mystery that will keep readers turning the pages to the end. With twists a-plenty & an eclectic cast of characters, this is one pub quiz you won’t want to miss🍻
@mirandajewess.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social
@mirandajewess.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social
April 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
#TheKillerQuestion by @janicehallett.bsky.social is a cocktail of fun & mystery that will keep readers turning the pages to the end. With twists a-plenty & an eclectic cast of characters, this is one pub quiz you won’t want to miss🍻
@mirandajewess.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social
@mirandajewess.bsky.social @viperbooks.bsky.social
Very excited to be a masterclass speaker along with my fantastic editor Liz Foley on this @cbcreative.bsky.social 6 month course!
Less than 2 weeks left to apply! ⬇️
Less than 2 weeks left to apply! ⬇️
We’re so excited that Liz Foley, Publishing Director at Harvill Secker and @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social author of #Nephthys, will be masterclass speakers on our upcoming six-month online Writing Your Novel course!
🗓️ Apply by 21 Apr: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
🗓️ Apply by 21 Apr: www.curtisbrowncreative.co.uk/course/writi...
April 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Very excited to be a masterclass speaker along with my fantastic editor Liz Foley on this @cbcreative.bsky.social 6 month course!
Less than 2 weeks left to apply! ⬇️
Less than 2 weeks left to apply! ⬇️