Author Suzannah Rowntree joins UpperPen to discuss The Werewolf of Whitechapel. In this episode, Rowntree talks about her novel The Werewolf of Whitechapel, a dark reimagining of Victorian England that blends history, horror, and social critique. We also discuss how historical fiction can interrogate injustice, why monsters often represent systems of power, and how the past continues to haunt the present.Whether you’re a reader of historical fiction, gothic horror, or a writer interested in using real history as narrative fuel, this conversation offers insight into how fiction can reveal deeper truths.Suzannah Rowntree is the author of The Werewolf of Whitechapel, book 1 of Miss Sharp's Monsters, historical horror that reimagines Victorian England through the lens of werewolves, gender, and power. https://suzannahrowntree.weebly.com/gaslampfantasy.htmlYouTube:

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