Harriet Tyce has captivated audiences as one of the standout Faithfuls on the latest series of the BBC's hit gameshow, The Traitors. While she battles to win the coveted cash prize, new details reveal the 53-year-old crime novelist may not be in desperate financial need.
A Fortune Forged in Fiction and Finance
Entering Ardross Castle on New Year's Day, Tyce has been hailed by fans as 'one of the best Faithfuls ever'. However, her television stint is just one facet of a highly successful career. The former barrister made her literary debut in 2019 with the psychological thriller Blood Orange and is set to release her fifth novel, Witch Trial, on February 26.
Her net worth, however, extends far beyond book royalties. Tyce is estimated to share a combined fortune of £15 million with her husband, Nathaniel, a City trader. He serves as the head of global markets for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Japanese bank Nomura, where he is reported to earn approximately £3.5 million per year.
The Traitors Effect: A Sales Surge
A source close to the couple, who are parents to Freddie, 21, and Eloise, 17, told the Daily Mail they are "absolutely minted". The insider added: "Her husband is coining it in but so is Harriet. Traitors pays – look at her sales. She is not a stupid woman."
This claim is strongly supported by data. Since the new series of The Traitors began airing, industry publication The Bookseller reported that Tyce's book sales have skyrocketed by 96%. Her appearance on the prime-time BBC show has provided an enormous boost to her profile and commercial success.
Beyond the Game: A Life of Success
While the grand prize on The Traitors is a life-changing sum for many contestants, for Harriet Tyce, the greater reward may be the unprecedented exposure. Her strategic gameplay on screen mirrors the acumen that has driven her success in both the legal and literary worlds.
The revelation of her substantial wealth adds a fascinating new layer to her participation in the high-stakes game of deception and detection, proving that for some players, the motivation extends far beyond the prize fund.
