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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · 2d

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🕸️

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · 10d

🐊 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 🐊

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · 20d

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!

Steve Thomas @circulatingideas.bsky.social · Jul 30

Circulating Ideas 294: The House of Two Sisters by Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social circulatingideas.com/2025/07/30/2...

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you!!

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Curtis Brown Creative @cbcreative.bsky.social · 20d

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! 👏

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · 20d

So lovely to hear this, thank you!

Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Jun 16

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...

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Jun 10

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.

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Jun 9

I can’t believe I’m saying this … THE HOUSE OF TWO SISTERS (aka NEPHTHYS) will be out in the USA tomorrow!!!!!!!

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Jun 6

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!

Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Jun 5

I know!!!!! X

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Jun 5

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...

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Jun 3

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...

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · May 31

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!

Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · May 26

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...

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · May 22

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/…

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · May 15

The life of an author ✍️🐈‍⬛😻

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · May 1

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.

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Apr 23

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!

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Apr 22

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...

Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Apr 18

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 🐣

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Apr 16

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!

Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Apr 15

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

Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Apr 10

🧡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!

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Rachel Louise Driscoll @rachloudriscoll.bsky.social · Apr 10

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...

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