Review of The Three by Kelsey O'Brien

From page one of The Three, I was utterly swept up by the exquisite writing and the intrigue, the cloak of mystery and, dare I say, scandal that lingers through its pages. From the cobbled streets of Georgian London, we meet corset-maker Matthew as he navigates his life and business, until his path crosses with the charming businessman Henry, who captures Matthew’s attention immediately. What follows is a love story that draws the reader deep into the landscape of Georgian London’s gay scene, where we meet Mother Mack and experience the intoxicating, romantic liberation of two men profoundly in love, fighting to survive in a society where it has become acceptable to report gay men, and even kill them, for who they dare to love, which echoes, sadly, very much in our present-day society.

The Three is a book where you care, and become invested in the characters. There’s love, friendship, secrets and betrayal. This is a book that will leave you thinking about the cast of character’s and there lives, long after you finish the final page. Kelsey O’Brien is definitely a new exciting voice in the historical fiction space, and I look forward to reading more from her!

Reviewed by Danielle

Published on 29/01/26 by Hera Books

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