The Third Wife of Faraday House - by B R Myers (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

"A deliciously chilling gothic mystery with a smart and resourceful heroine . . . What more could fans of Jane Eyre and Rebecca want?" -- Carol Goodman, two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award winner

Two brides band together to unravel the secrets at the heart of a crumbling island manor in this delicious love letter to gothic fiction from the award-winning author of A Dreadful Splendor

'Til death do us part...

November 1816: Restless but naive Emeline Fitzpatrick is desperate to escape her stifling life in foggy Halifax. Her guardian is lining up repugnant suitors, but Emeline has her eyes set on a lieutenant in the British Navy. She just needs to persuade him to propose, or her one chance at happiness will be gone forever.

But when Emeline's hopes end in scandal, she finds herself with only one suitor left: the wealthy and enigmatic Captain Graves. Having already lost two wives to tragic circumstances, the widower is seeking a new companion in his cloistered seaside manor, Faraday House. Or at least that is what Emeline has been told, because when she arrives, she is horrified to discover that the second Mrs. Graves, Georgina, is still alive--though fading fast.

Emeline is only certain of two things: something ghastly is afoot at Faraday House, and no one is going to save her. She will have to rely on her own courage, her burgeoning bond with Georgina, and the aid of a handsome reverend with a mysterious past to shed light on a ghostly truth.

Review Quotes

"A deliciously chilling gothic mystery with a smart and resourceful heroine, storm-swept island setting, and several broody men to choose from. What more could fans of Jane Eyre and Rebecca want? B.R. Myers will have you hanging on by your fingernails until the hair-raising and deeply satisfying end." -- Carol Goodman, Two-time Mary Higgins Clark Award winner

"From the book's compelling first-person narration to its wonderfully wrought plot that neatly walks the line between suspense and romance, Myers' latest impeccably written book is a marvelous take on the classic gothic. Throw in a spooky old house, a hint of the supernatural, and a spunky heroine faced with two seemingly disparate romantic choices, and you have a bewitching novel that cleverly conjures up the literary spirit of Victoria Holt at her best." -- Booklist

"Myers delivers a classic Regency gothic with all the trimmings. . . . Rural Nova Scotia delivers all the requisite atmospheric grimness, and Myers ensures that absolutely nobody can be trusted. This pushes all the right buttons." -- Publishers Weekly

"A spooky gothic romance with impeccable vibes. I loved this! Beatrix Greene fans, you will love it, too!" -- Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs, on Dreadful Splendor

"A delightful mix of gothic, mystery, and romance, perfect for fans of Deanna Raybourn and Sherry Thomas. . . . I had such fun reading this book." -- Gwenda Bond, New York Times bestselling author of Not Your Average Hot Guy, on Dreadful Splendor

"This gem of a book sparkles with wit and originality. . . . There is no shortage of tricks and feints in this excellent novel . . . Delightful." -- The Globe and Mail on Dreadful Splendor

"An intriguing whodunit . . . Myers nicely couples an unlikely and unethical sleuth with an atmospheric puzzle. Fans of roguish investigators will be delighted." -- Publishers Weekly on Dreadful Splendor

"A perfectly splendid novel . . It is an attention grabbing, vividly imagined, suspenseful Victorian gothic mystery romance which this reader found impossible to put down! . . . The writing is fresh, original, full of surprises and features a captivating heroine . . . It's a gem!" -- Booktrib on Dreadful Splendor

"Breathtaking, puzzling and spine-chilling all at once. A spectacular, haunting mystery with a touch of romance and twists galore. Absolutely brilliant!" -- T.A. Willberg, author of the Marion Lane Mysteries, on Dreadful Splendor