Vera

The novel explores the harrowing journey of naive Lucy Entwhistle as she marries the controlling widower Everard Wemyss. Set in the ominous atmosphere of his mansion, "The Willows," Lucy grapples with the haunting presence of Wemyss's deceased wife, Vera, whose tragic fate raises suspicions of suicide. As the story unfolds, Lucy confronts the chilling reality of her husband's pathological narcissism, leading to a profound realization about the depths of emotional manipulation and the cost of her own autonomy.