The Third Wife of Faraday House: A Novel BY B.R. Myers

In The Third Mrs. Graves, Emeline Fitzpatrick, a young woman trapped in the oppressive confines of 1816 Halifax, faces a grim future orchestrated by her guardian. Her dreams of marrying a British Navy lieutenant crumble, leaving her with only one suitor: the wealthy and enigmatic Captain Graves, a man with a dark history of two deceased wives.

Desperate to escape her bleak prospects, Emeline agrees to marry Graves, only to discover upon arrival at Faraday House that the second Mrs. Graves, Georgina, is still alive, albeit barely. The crumbling seaside manor, shrouded in mystery and a lingering sense of dread, quickly reveals itself to be a place of secrets and horrors. Emeline realizes that her new life is far from the salvation she hoped for; instead, it is a perilous trap.

Determined to survive and uncover the truth, Emeline forms an unexpected bond with the ailing Georgina and seeks the help of a handsome reverend with a mysterious past. Together, they unravel the dark secrets hidden within Faraday House, exposing ghostly truths and unearthing the sinister forces at play.

The Third Mrs. Graves is a captivating gothic mystery, blending the eerie atmosphere of Jane Eyre and Rebecca with a resourceful heroine who must rely on her wit and courage to escape a nightmarish fate. This novel is a love letter to gothic fiction, offering readers a chilling and immersive journey into a world where danger and deception lurk behind every corner.