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Carmella Lowkis

Carmella Lowkis

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Carmella Lowkis grew up in Wiltshire and has a degree in English Literature and Creative Writing from the University of Warwick. After graduating, she worked in libraries, before moving into book marketing. Her debut novel, Spitting Gold, was published in 2024, and shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award. Carmella lives in North London with her fiancée.

Books by Carmella Lowkis

A Slow and Secret Poison

A queer gothic novel of secrets and intrigue - when a young woman takes up the position of gardener at a crumbling mansion, she comes under the spell of the bewitching lady of the manor.

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Spitting Gold

An atmospheric, irresistible gothic historical debut set in 19th century Paris, following two con-artist sisters who pose as gifted mediums to pull off one last job . . .

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