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

Author: Rebecca Hardy

Narrator: Polly Edsell

Unabridged: 11 hr 34 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/13/2022


Synopsis

The truth lies in the walls of Ambletye Manor . . .

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Secrets. Lies.
And four missing wives.

1813. Lizzie's beloved older sister Esme is sold in marriage to the aging Lord Blountford to settle their father's debts.

One year later, Esme is dead, and Lizzie is sent to take her place as Lord Blountford's next wife.

Arriving at Ambletye Manor, Lizzie uncovers a twisted web of secrets, not least that she is to be the fifth mistress of this house.

Marisa. Anne. Pansy. Esme.

What happened to the four wives who came before her?

In possession of a unique gift, only Lizzie can hear their stories, and try to find a way to save herself from sharing the same fate.

(P) 2022 Headline Publishing Group Ltd

About Rebecca Hardy

Rebecca Hardy was born and raised in London, England and has lived between Sussex and London all her life.Writing since an early age, she is a regular contributor to photographic publications and blogs as well as short works of fiction, and shares love for books on her Instagram profile @Rebecca_readsbooks. She now lives in West Sussex with her two lively boys, two equally lively cats and her husband. The House of Lost Wives is her debut adult novel.


Reviews

Goodreads review by MaryannC Victorian Dreamer on October 29, 2022

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

Goodreads review by Wendy(Wendyreadsbooks) on October 13, 2022

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

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on November 28, 2022

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

Goodreads review by Taylor on August 31, 2022

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

Goodreads review by Annette on October 14, 2022

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