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Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Published: November 18, 2025
Summary:
The #1 New York Times-bestselling author concludes her compelling Lost Bride trilogy as two women—one dead, one alive—prepare for a terrifying final showdown…
Long ago, Arthur Poole built a grand house overlooking the turbulent ocean, in a Maine village that bore his name. Today, Sonya MacTavish lives in that house—a manor that has been cursed for generations. Within its walls, she has witnessed the deaths of seven brides and the thefts of seven wedding rings. And now, to break the curse and banish a malevolent spirit once and for all, a difficult task must be completed.
After Sonya, her boyfriend, Trey, and their friends are forced to hear, see—and feel—the suffering of the house’s many ghosts as their torment is reenacted by the evil presence, their bond only strengthens, and their anger is renewed. Refusing to let her spirit be broken, Sonya searches each room for clues to her ancestors’ hidden story, putting the picture together, unearthing small treasures, and uncovering the moments of joy that existed among the sorrows. She’s determined to bring light to this haunted place—to fill it with people, with life and hope, once again.
But the enemy in the black dress continues to hover, to come at her in frightening forms. They may be illusions—but illusions can be powerful enough to wound and kill. She feeds on fear and lies are her weapon. This dark-hearted witch wants to be mistress of Poole Manor, at any cost. And Sonya will need to fight a battle across two realms to finally take possession of the house on the clifftop—and of her own future…
My thoughts:
Who would have thought that a trilogy with such strong paranormal elements would end up becoming one of my very favorite trilogies…and yet, it has. Each and every book — and trust me when I say you need to read this one in order!! — captivated me like no other has before. I fell hard for these characters–both the ones in the present day and the ones in the past. This is a fantasy story I can get behind, the kind of romance I love, where there’s strong character development and a bit of a mystery woven in. Oh…and let’s not forget about the ghosts!
It’s hard not to say too much without spoiling anything from the previous books or this one, so I’m purposely being vague here, but I will say, I was very satisfied with the way this trilogy wrapped up. All my questions were answered, I felt all the characters got their appropriate conclusions & while I did have tears at the end, they were both happy and sad.
I loved the way Nora Roberts was able to weave so many great themes into this book. Yes, there is heartbreak, but there is so much more. We have themes of sisterhood, family loyalty, love, and finding yourself.
This trilogy reminds me of the earlier series and trilogies I read by Nora Roberts and why I continue to read her to this day. She is a good storyteller, one who consistently keeps me engrossed in the pages. When I pick up her books, I know I will be entertained and can escape reality for a while and isn’t that what we sometimes look for when we pick up a book?
Books in this series:
- Inheritance
- The Mirror
- The Seven Rings
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