Rebecca Netley

Author:
Rebecca Netley

Date of birth: 01-Jan-1970
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About the author:
Rebecca Netley is a British author of historical and Gothic fiction, best known for her haunting debut novel The Whistling (2021). Drawing inspiration from classic ghost stories and atmospheric settings, Netley's work has quickly earned her recognition as a fresh and compelling voice in modern Gothic literature.

Netley, who lives in Yorkshire, England, came to novel writing later in life after raising a family and working in various roles, including in education and the NHS. Her love of storytelling, particularly eerie tales rooted in the English landscape and history, led her to write her first novel during the quiet hours of early mornings and evenings.

The Whistling is set on a remote Scottish island in the 19th century and follows a young woman who takes a post as a nanny in a decaying mansion filled with secrets and supernatural tension. The novel blends chilling atmosphere, psychological suspense, and rich period detail, earning comparisons to writers like Susan Hill and Shirley Jackson. It won acclaim for its evocative prose and slow-burning dread.

Netley has spoken about her lifelong fascination with ghost stories and folklore, as well as her desire to explore themes of grief, isolation, and the supernatural through a literary lens. Her background in caring professions also informs the emotional depth and empathy in her characters.

Rebecca Netley continues to write and is working on future novels in the Gothic and historical suspense tradition. With just one novel published, she has already established herself as a promising author for fans of classic-style ghost stories and modern psychological horror.