Thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC!

Gothic mysteries? Sign me up! Overall, an enjoyable novel and well-written. I struggled a bit to get through the first 20% but then couldn't put it down after halfway, so the pacing was a bit off for me but that's more personal preference. I enjoy all things supernatural, and there were enough surprises to keep me on my toes.

Emeline is a fantastic main character and watching her go from mystery to mystery was great, but overall, some of her relationships in particular felt hollow. Villains were great, even if they weren't a surprise simply based on how many characters you meet.

Overall, great read, will definitely read any follow ups. 4/5 stars.

Overall this was fine and enjoyable to read, although I do think there was a bit too much repetitive "fluff" (Emeline fretting over this or that and needing to go speak to Georgina but being unable to, thinking on her next steps, etc. etc.) when that time could've been better spent having the characters interact more to deepen their connections so the ending felt more earned. The Gothic atmosphere and subtle ghost-y bits worked, I just would've like a bit MORE from everything.

I received a free ARC in exchange for my unbiased reviews.

"The Third Wife of Faraday House" by B.R. Myers is a gothic atmospheric novel that edges the suspense to keep you turning pages. Once you tip the half way point there will be no stopping until you have consumed every last word.

3.25, rounded down

emeline's naivete & intense denial can be frustrating at times but it honestly makes sense. she was terrified with very few options in a world where women are property. i would probably retreat into a fantasy world, too. a little slow (even for a gothic) but enjoyable for the most part. will definitely check out more from this author.

The Third Wife of Faraday House
B.R. Myers
3.75⭐️

Pub Date: 8/20/2024
Narrator: Imogen Church

This was interesting. I had mixed feelings about this book. The FMC is not very likeable to me. She whines and pines for her first love Frederick, it got so annoying. He obviously had other intentions. Most of this book, wherever in the plot I may be, it's Frederick here, Frederick there. Ugh. I guess I can understand because that's what women in ye olden days did. That's pretty much my major frustration about this book. But anyway, the plot overall (minus the detail I just mentioned), was pretty good. Mysterious, sinister, a little bit of horror, which I did not expect. That was a good surprise. The tension between Emeline (FMC) and the other guy (won't say who 🤫) was pretty palpable tho. I giggled a couple of times when they interact. Get ready for some good characters growth, friendships and some self love here too. That was really nice.

I switched back and forth between audio and e-book with this one and eventually gave up to just doing audio. This was extremely slow in text form. The narrator did a wonderful job with this book. Quite enjoyable overall.


Thank you netgalley and William Morrow for a gifted e-ARC of this book in exchange of an honest review.

This book was very interesting and I enjoyed it. I received the ARC from NetGalley

Emeline is told by her guardians that she will be married to a wealthy older gentleman. But she is waiting for the man she loves who is off with the Royal Navy! She is hoping he will come back and marry her and get her away from the arranged marriage.

She was told that Mr. Graves second wife had passed and she was to be his third wife. When she gets there she realizes his second wife is still alive and not ready to be gone. She ends up becoming friends with the second wife while she is trying to figure out what is going on.

It was a good story and I enjoyed the book!

Hmmm... it was okay!

Emeline was hard to like; she is incredibly naive for a twenty year old, and it was incredibly frustrating to see how foolish she acted. Even with the late revelation that added context to her desperation, I was constantly shaking my head at her naivety.

While I liked the reverend, based on Emeline's relationship with him I would not classify this novel as a romance. Their romance felt underdeveloped and there was little chemistry between them. He saves her several times and they banter a bit but there's not much more than that.

The plot itself felt predictable; there aren't a ton of characters so the situation felt fairly obvious from the beginning. The pace is fairly even but then suddenly picked up closer to the end. After that, everything felt rushed, with one reveal after another until the climax. Emeline summarizes the aftermath of the events in the final chapters, followed by the perfect happy ending.

I thought I would like this more but it felt middling to me based on the weak central mystery and the lukewarm romance.

THE THIRD WIFE OF FARADAY HOUSE is an atmospheric historical mystery filled with love, loss, duplicity, and the looming essence of the otherworldy. Myers brilliantly crafted a tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat all the while emotionally connecting with her characters.

What I loved about this book was the way the other seamlessly blended intrigue and romance with the gothic tone of the tale. Joining Emeline on her journey to Faraday House is a gift to any reader. The backstory of Captain Gaves and his wives sets the stage for an emotional rollercoaster as well as a wonderfully conceived puzzle for Emeline to figure out. As each layer is peeled back, the characters begin to reveal who they truly are, and the facades begin to crack.

Honestly, I adored this book from the beginning until the end. With THE THIRD WIFE OF FARADAY HOUSE, Myers delivers a compelling, suspenseful, and emotional story exemplifying the best of what a gothic story can be. I, for one, will not forget these characters.

I picked up B.R. Myers first novel on a whim while in Houston at a mystery-themed bookstore, and was absolutely blown away by how much I loved it. So when I saw she had a new book coming out I was obviously all over it — and she didn't let me down!

This has got everything I was looking for right now — it's a gripping gothic mystery that will send chills up your spine (in the best way), with the immaculate spooky vibes. B.R. Myers' pacing is fantastic, and she writes her characters so well. I refuse to spoil any of the story because I want you to be just as on the edge of your seat as I was the entire book. Seriously, I read it in one sitting late into the night.

I absolutely cannot wait for her next one!

Third Wife of Faraday House is a locked in style mystery set in a creepy old house on an isolated island. Emeline is a somewhat unreliable narrator who can't always trust what she sees and hears around her which makes the unravelling of the story even more satisfying. Doesn't quite hold up to the classics it's modelled after - Rebecca, Northanger Abbey - but it's still great for a rainy weekend read.

What a ride The Third Wife of Faraday House was! This is a gothic mystery. Set in the 1800s.

There are many mysteries at Faraday House and Emeline's fiancé's wife isn't dead yet!?

The first half of the book is a little slower but the second half really picks up!

Big thank you to NetGalley and William Morrow for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

The Third Wife of Faraday House is a fantastic gothic mystery that had me hooked almost from the get-go!

While naive and a little frustrating at times, Emeline was an interesting lead, and the other characters were mysterious enough to keep me guessing about their real stories and motives. The setting was perfectly eerie and atmospheric, and the ghost stories added a spookiness that would make this the perfect fall read.

I was pretty sure I had guessed all the upcoming twists by 35% of the way through; however, I was glad to find that I was at least partially wrong and there was a thing or two that genuinely shocked me. The things I had guessed correctly were also just as enjoyable to read as the surprises. I also thought the pacing was quite satisfying. It did take me a couple of chapters to really sink into the story, but as soon as it got going…I was fully and completely hooked. The Third Wife never felt too slow or rushed, and I was greedy to keep reading late into the night. I ‘just one more chaptered’ my way through at least 5 or 6 chapters last night!

I genuinely loved this one! If you enjoy a gothic mystery with a dash of romance, an eerie location, and a heroine who comes into her own, you might just love it as well.

"You use your imagination to ease your pain, and in doing so you secretly create something beautiful."

The Third Wife of Faraday House is a mixture of Pride and Prejudice (British Navy man = Mr. Wickham) and Jane Eyre (hidden wife, but this time one is dying and one is dead), but make it a gothic mystery with a Reverend love interest and Lydia as the protagonist (but with blond hair and she doesn't end up marrying Mr. Wickham). According to other reviews, this may not be everyone's cup of tea. But I, personally, found myself breezing through The Third Wife of Faraday House and having a great time.

The main criticism I found through other reviews was that Emeline (the main character) was too naive. I have to disagree. A large theme of The Third Wife of Faraday House is denial: denial of love lost and denial of reality. In my opinion, Emeline is not naive; she is simply in denial of a reality over which she has no control. And I vibed with that.

You will like The Third Wife of Faraday House if you like Regency-era mysteries, slow-burn, safe-for-the-family romances, and perhaps ghosts. I was a big fan!

Thank you B.R. Myers, William Morrow Paperbacks, and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. 4/5 stars!

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I absolutely adored this book. To whomever was comparing this to Rebecca and Jane Eyre, you were spot on. Although having those flavors, it was also a story entirely it's own. The setting was fantastic. I loved the character development. It was a perfect gothic for spooky season.

B.R. Myers crafts a gothic tale steeped in mystery and dread with The Third Wife of Faraday House, a chilling story of love, betrayal, and survival set against the foggy coasts of 19th-century Nova Scotia. Emeline Fitzpatrick, a young woman yearning for freedom, finds herself ensnared in a deadly web of secrets when she accepts the hand of Captain Graves, a man with a shadowy past and an even more unsettling present.

The atmosphere of Faraday House is masterfully rendered. Its windswept cliffs and creaking halls set the stage for a tale brimming with unease. The novel shines in its ability to evoke the creeping terror of isolation and the constant sense that something isn’t quite right. Emeline’s arc is compelling. She evolves from a sheltered, naive young woman into a courageous heroine determined to uncover the house’s dark truths.

The supporting characters, particularly Georgina, the ailing second Mrs. Graves, and the mysterious reverend add depth and complexity to the narrative. Their interactions with Emeline drive the plot and highlight the human cost of secrets and greed. While the romance subplot with the reverend adds a touch of warmth, it never overshadows the story's darker themes.

The pacing builds to a satisfyingly suspenseful climax, though some readers may find the early chapters slow as the groundwork is laid. While not entirely unpredictable, the twists are executed with enough flair to keep the pages turning.

The Third Wife of Faraday House is an evocative and atmospheric gothic mystery that will appeal to fans of Rebecca or The Thirteenth Tale. Myers delivers a haunting story that lingers long after the final page.

Reminiscent of Belladonna, Rebecca and Crimson Peak. A lovely gothic tale to entertain any reader, young or old.

In this Gothic novel, Emeline Fitzpatrick is in love and desperate for a proposal before her guardian marries her off to the wealthiest suitor available. With only one option left, she is sent to wed the elusive Captain Graves, a man with two previous marriages that ended in tragedy and now seeking a new wife.
However, upon arriving at the eerie seaside manor, Faraday House, Emeline discovers that the second Mrs. Graves is still alive—though barely. As the truth unravels, Emeline must confront a chilling question: What is happening to Captain Graves’ wives, and is she next?
This gothic mystery is a story of betrayal, self-discovery, and a united sisterhood that has captivated me. Emeline’s journey through heartbreak is deeply relatable, and the haunting atmosphere of Faraday House, paired with its unsettling character dynamics, keeps readers on edge. You’ll be gripped by both the unfolding mystery and the terrifying fate that may await the Captain’s new bride.

*Thank you to B.R. Myers, William Morrow and Netgalley for the copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.

November 1816: Restless but naïve 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 handsome 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 unfortunate widower is seeking a new companion in his cloistered seaside manor, Faraday House. Or at least that is what Emeline had been told, because when she arrives, she is horrified to discover that the second Mrs. Graves, Georgina, has not yet died.

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 the ill but strong-willed Georgina, and the aid of a handsome reverend with a mysterious past to unravel the secrets at the heart of the manor and forge her own destiny.

This mystery kept me on my toes and while I thought I had if figured out I kept questioning my assumptions, which turned out to be mostly correct. Go me! I enjoyed Emeline's character development and finding herself through this story. Well done Myers.

Not the most original gothic novel I've read, but it did take some unexpected turns. Enjoyed seeing Emeline grow into herself and become more headstrong as the mystery of Faraday House slowly unravels. The romance didn't do much for me unfortunately!! But this was a quick read, perfect for spooky season if you want something lightly spooky and eerie but not too scary.