Traitors star says her crime novel’s dark themes eerily echo hit show

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2 Mar 2026 • 8:36 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • The Traitors contestant Harriet Tyce remarked on the unusual similarity between the dark themes of her new novel, Witch Trial, and the reality TV series.
  • Tyce, a former criminal barrister and author, stated she completed the first draft of her crime novel six weeks before applying to be on The Traitors.
  • She attributed the thematic overlap to her Scottish background and fascination with gothic elements, witch trials, and castles, which influenced both her book and her interest in the show.
  • During her participation in The Traitors, Tyce concealed her identity as a criminal barrister and published author, dramatically revealing it before her banishment.
  • Tyce described watching herself on the show as "awful" due to the high emotional intensity, but expressed relief at clarifying her status when revealing her true identity.