The Third Wife of Faraday House is a gothic suspense novel with some paranormal twists and romance in the mix..Emeline awaits a letter from her secret love Lieutenant Frederick Fletcher but her guardian Mrs.Shackleton has other ideas for her future.She has in mind a twice widowed retired shipping merchant who lives on an island in an estate called Faraday House..Emeline arrives on the island and the suspense begins.Thank you NetGalley and William Morrow Harper Collins for allowing me to read this exciting ARC!

This was an atmospheric and gothic historical fiction that included the paranormal to uncover the mysteries behind the curses that plague the island.

The main character seemed both immature yet overly mature depending on the situation at times, Especially at the beginning. That said, As the book progressed you could track her growth, which made it more enjoyable.

The last bit tied up the loose ends almost too well- which felt a little off from the rest of the book. But otherwise I really enjoyed the journey as I read along.

fun gothic book with deep mystery and heartfelt romance. intereestingly done. would recommend this charming arc.

First thank you netgally for allowing me the opportunity of reading this arc, all I can say is wow. This story was dark and chilling with a little bit of a mystery thrown in. It gave me Jane Eyre and Rebecca vibes. I loved it.

I love gothic stories and this did not disappoint. Equal parts spooky and hilarious. Emeline is a naive young woman who finds herself at Faraday House after disappointing her guardians only to realize her predecessor (her fiance's second wife) isn't quite dead yet. The spookiness worked (some very creepy scenes) as did some of the hilarity of Emeline's naiveté. The one aspect that didn't work for me as well was the romance, but that hardly took away from the rest of the book. Highly recommend to all fans of modern gothic literature.

Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the opportunity to read and review The Third Wife of Faraday House in exchange for my honest review. I am giving this book 4⭐️.

This book reminded me of Rebecca crossed with Crimson Peak. It felt like it was going to verge into Gaslight territory, but never actually did.

If you enjoy gothic novels about a woman in distress in a new environment such as a possibly haunted house then this is a book you will probably enjoy.

I really like this authors style of writing, I enjoyed their first book quite a bit as well. One of my favorite parts about this book is how it played with the expectations of “third wife what has this overbearing husband character been doing to these poor women?”

I liked the main character and her development from wistful dreamer to I can survive on my own and I feel like the ending of this book was well deserved for her. I was a smidge disappointed by the reveal of who the villain of the book actually was, but at least it wasn’t who most readers will probably think it would be.

I will absolutely post about this book on my social media (TikTok and YouTube) closer to its release date in August and will probably add a copy of this book to my home library.

“At Faraday House, the wives always die young”

I was pleasantly surprised by this book! A dark, gothic, suspenseful read! I truly enjoyed the story of Emeline and her time at Faraday House and the journey her character went through from start to finish.
While the beginning was a bit slow, a chapter or so in, I couldn’t put the book down. I found myself contemplating different possible scenarios for various questions I had throughout the book - I was completely surprised at the end! Would absolutely recommend and cannot wait to read another from B.R. Myers!
Thank you to Netgalley and for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Ahh, it was okay, I think I enjoyed it while I was reading it, but it wasn't ultimately as memorable as A Deadly Splendor was.

4/5 stars
No Spice
- haunted house, Crimson Peak vibes
- beautifully written
- great pace
- 1800's timeline
- slow burn, slight touches romance

Thank you to BR Meyers, William Morrow, and NetGalley for an ARC e-copy of this fabulous book.

Emeline Fitzpatrick is a naive and beautiful young woman hopelessly in love with a Naval officer while living in her guardian's home. They wish her to marry, soon, and find her Captain Graves, a wealthy stranger who lives on an island far from home. Her infatuation with the Naval officer is unrequited, and in an attempt to woo him back, she accepts the Captain's proposal, arriving on the island and faced with a dark and foreboding manor and his second wife still alive but dying. While there, she is haunted by not only the ghosts and odd inhabitants of the island, but also in her own past alongside a handsome Reverand.

This was a really fun, exciting read. I loved that it was such a nod to the classics, without significant gore terrifying images. I devoured this story and did not see that ending coming! I loved Emeline's personal growth and story and enjoyed her romance with the Reverand. Can we also mention how Moses (the dog) definitely stole the show here? What a hero!

A Gothic mystery/romance (romystery? mysterance?) read. The story moves at a nice pace, the characters are okay, and the plot is fine. An average read for me. I do like the cover.

Thank you to William Morris and NetGalley for the advanced copy.

(3.75 rounded up to 4)

The summary of this book gave me Daphne Du Maurier vibes right off the bat. A gothic mansion secluded when the tide comes in and wives dying under suspicious circumstances? Yes, please!

Fearing she’s on the verge of a scandal, Emeline is sent away by her guardians to wed the twice-widowed Captain Graves. Though reluctant, she devises a plan to leave Halifax for good to be with her true love Frederick, a lieutenant in the Navy. Captain Graves’ private peninsula will be the perfect place to watch and wait for Frederick’s ship.

To her surprise, she arrives at the mansion to discover that the second Mrs. Graves has not yet passed, nor is she ailing from what she’d been told. She’s relieved to have some more time to wait for her rescue but soon grows suspicious of Georgina’s illness and wonders if she’s in danger herself.

The tone of this book lies somewhere between gothic and cozy mystery. Emeline’s personality grated on me, though still found her likable. That’s pretty much how I feel about the book as a whole. I liked a lot of it and had an enjoyable time reading it, but what I enjoyed didn’t fully make up for where it lacked. There was not a lot of characterization, in turn, Emeline’s relationships with the other characters fell flat. I was particularly confused by the ending. She sets out a plan for her future in one scene and then abandons it in the next with no further reference. The element of romance also felt forced. The mystery was intriguing enough that love interests did more interrupting than building upon the plot.

My issues aside, I did have a good time reading and often lost track of time when I picked it up. I’m not a fan of supernatural elements in books, but for some reason, I didn’t mind it so much in the context of this plot. I’m curious to read more from this author.

Thanks to NetGalley and William Morrow for providing me with a free digital ARC of the book!

a gothic boo that will leave you on the edge of your seat. this book isn’t like any other gothic book i’ve read

This was my first book by B.R Myers and I was hooked! I immediately started looking for all of her books to read to see if they would stand up to this one. Happy to say that I haven’t been disappointed yet! She’s great with including mystery, suspense and drama with a little romance mixed in!


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This was truly an ode to gothic literature and for fans of that it will not disappoint. The premise was interesting and well thought out. There were a few bits that felt discarded for convenience, such as the previous male interest, but it didn't take away from the overall plot.

While the gothic elements of this book are absolutely fantastic, towards the second half of the book it really started to lose me, Emeline was such a hollow character and did not truly develop as the story moved on. It had all the right chilling elements but it just didn't come together in a way that kept me enthralled.

The beginning and the second half was better but there were several times during this book that I just wasn't interested. It was supposed to be a Gothic romance/mystery. I just didn't see the romance or the mystery. Parts were good but I would have liked more development of the main character and the romance.

I am not usually a "thriller" or a "ghost story" type of person. But something about this book made me want to give it a try. I am glad that I decided to dive in and give it a try.
Emiline is a girl in the early 1800's, waiting to be whisked away to a life as a Navy wife by her handsome sailor. Of course, not everything is as it seems, and scandal forces her guardians to make new plans for her, sending her to a dark manor and an older suitor who is looking for a new wife and someone who can give him an heir. But when Emiline arrives, she discovers that the second wife is not as dead as the suitor claimed, and much about the manor and the island are not as they seem.
The story weaves elements of a ghost story, a mystery or two, and a bit of romance. the mystery pulled me in. Not a single character is who they seem to be, and many of their actions and motivations truly surprised me. I also got a bit into the Canadian history and geography of this story - doing some extra research to try and picture the location, or understand the time period a bit better.
As someone who doesn't read a lot of "thriller" type stories, some of the aspects of the story seemed to be a bit slow, or unnecessary, but once everything started to come together, I was truly enthralled and locked myself away just so I could keep reading. Enjoy the mystery of the Third Wife of Faraday House!

Emeline, in love with an unsuitable military man, is shipped off to marry a ship captain. Don't read more before you go in, the surprises are part of the fun.

I picked this up based on the cover and plot and only later saw it was classified as "general fiction / women's fiction / romance". I would have assumed it is gothic horror. This is an excellent example of a really well done gothic. There is even buried treasure and poisons and secret rooms and ghostly music and conversations head through vents and a widow's walk and oooh it's so good.

The most masterful part of this book is the pacing and storytelling. Clues are well placed and it's really a page turner. (Once or twice it drifted into the "thriller" style of ending a chapter on a faux-cliffhanger; this wasn't necessary).

I also enjoyed the Halifax setting. The descriptions of food made me hungry. The characters are distinct and well drawn. I am glad I didn't realize it was supposed to be a romance because watching that storyline develop fairly late in the tale was a pleasure.

I cried 3 times reading this book's most tender moments about family, loss, and hope.

If I could change anything, I would have a little of the spark and wit of Emeline show through in the first third of the book so there is a little more of a through-line.

I genuinely enjoyed this experience of reading this book, and it may even make my top 10 list for the year. I say may because it's only January as I write this but truly - I loved it!

Thank you to William Morris and NetGalley for the early copy.

I received an ARC of this book for my honest feedback. This book is sooo good! I read it all today and couldn’t put it down! The book is full of mystery and suspense and just waiting to find out who did what, and what was causing the events to happen… without giving anything away… I held on to every single word and followed the story. Such a fast and wonderful read with a suspenseful and tense read until the very end. 100% recommend!

This book is not for me. I was drawn in by the cover but I can tell that this book is written in a way that doesn't work for me.