The House of Lost Wives
A spellbinding mystery of a house filled with secrets

Set in 1813 England Lizzy's older sister Esme, has been sold to the elderly Lord Blountford to settle the family's debts, but a year later she has died under mysterious circumstances and now Lizzy herself is to become the next wife, the trouble is Lord Blountford's other wives have also died mysteri......more

This story intrigued me from the very beginning. Four wives and a large country house with secrets and lies aplenty. Lizzie was a favourite character of mine - open and honest, she was a force of nature who would do anything for a friend in need regardless of status in life. Her quest to find answer......more

The story is a fascinating blend of historical fiction with magic realism. I loved the supernatural elements and particularly the way the ghosts appeared which I found completely believable. The characterisations were strong and Rebecca Hardy managed to get both inside her central character and make......more

I loved this book! Through investigating and supernatural communications, Lizzie is able to unravel the truths of each of the first four wives of Lord Blountford. Lizzie is a dynamic and powerful character who is so beautifully writing her own story while she helps other women tell theirs. I can't w......more

A gothic Regency tale with perfect spooky vibes for this time of year, The House of Lost Wives by Rebecca Hardy is fully of secrets, mystery and romance. Lizzie and her sister Esme have always been close, especially since they can only rely on each other since their father is too busy gambling away......more