First published 2004
In 19th-century London, the volatile artist Henry Chester fixates on young Effie, making her his favorite model and, before long, his bride. But Effie's docile exterior hides a fierce spirit. As she uncovers Henry's murderous hypocrisy, her own passions ignite, setting the stage for a chilling confrontation.
Genres: fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, psychological-thriller, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, dark, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: London (England)
Period: 1800-1950
396 pages · Paperback · William Morrow Paperbacks
Content warnings: abuse, murder, violence