Kathryn Heyman's writing is often compared to that of Joseph Conrad and Angela Carter, showcasing a talent for exploring dark and compelling themes. Her work delves into the core of human experience, marked by a distinctive and haunting narrative style. Heyman is a versatile author, contributing significantly to both novels and dramatic works for theatre and radio. Her ability to craft immersive worlds and resonant characters makes her a notable voice in contemporary literature.
Their love knows no limits - but the further you go, the more dangers there are. Love becomes obsession and lust becomes control. A riveting thriller in the tradition of Gone Girland Before I Go to Sleep.
THE ACCOMPLICE describes one of the most shocking events of the seventeenth the wreck of the Dutch ship Batavia off the coast of Western Australia, and the extraordinary events that befell its stranded survivors. Combining a gripping narrative with vivid historical detail, THE ACCOMPLICE is a beautiful, terrifying, deeply moving novel of love and anarchy.