Victoria Hayward

Victoria Hayward is a British novelist whose work centers on historical fiction, including stories that weave together different time periods. On her author site, she notes that she has also published as Tory Hayward, with some of her earlier books appearing under that name.

Her published fiction includes titles such as The Garden of Lost and Found, The Winter Garden, and The House at Mermaid’s Cove. Her own biography also mentions work on a later historical novel set in 17th-century Florence, suggesting a continuing interest in richly researched settings and the ways the past shapes the present.

Hayward’s books are often described in terms of atmosphere, secrets, and family history, making her a natural fit for readers who enjoy immersive, character-led historical fiction.