Favorite Historical Gothic Romances (56 books)

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Historical Gothic Romance books that have been a 'couldn't put it down' experience. When your main character is in turmoil and there's a mystery to solve, and a romance on the rocks, that's a true gothic. :D

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1	Echoes in the Darkness (The Jago Legacy, #2) by Jane Godman (Goodreads Author) 4.65 avg rating — 88 ratings score: 2,681, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Legacy of Darkness (The Jago Legacy, #1) by Jane Godman (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 160 ratings score: 2,666, and 27 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Valley of Nightmares by Jane Godman (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 82 ratings score: 2,375, and 24 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Darkness Unchained (The Jago Legacy, #3) by Jane Godman (Goodreads Author) 4.44 avg rating — 80 ratings score: 1,849, and 19 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë 4.16 avg rating — 2,358,938 ratings score: 1,184, and 12 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Dragonwyck by Anya Seton 3.79 avg rating — 7,104 ratings score: 691, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Stewart 4.06 avg rating — 17,187 ratings score: 682, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier 4.18 avg rating — 8,723 ratings score: 591, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt 3.93 avg rating — 9,916 ratings score: 493, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux 3.96 avg rating — 282,181 ratings score: 388, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	This Rough Magic by Mary Stewart 4.06 avg rating — 10,657 ratings score: 370, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Gatehaven by Molly Noble Bull (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 297, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Wildfire at Midnight by Mary Stewart really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 6,532 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	On the Night of the Seventh Moon by Victoria Holt 3.99 avg rating — 6,081 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Lord of the Far Island by Victoria Holt 3.77 avg rating — 2,877 ratings score: 291, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	The Shivering Sands by Victoria Holt 3.92 avg rating — 6,271 ratings score: 288, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The King of the Castle by Victoria Holt 3.86 avg rating — 2,665 ratings score: 280, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Dark Surrender (Passion & Promises #2) by Erica Ridley (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 425 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Parting the Veil by Paulette Kennedy (Goodreads Author) 3.95 avg rating — 6,779 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Too Sinful To Deny (Scoundrels & Secrets, #2) by Erica Ridley (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 884 ratings score: 199, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Devil Earl (Regency Quartet, #2) by Deborah Simmons 3.85 avg rating — 505 ratings score: 198, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	The Pride of the Peacock by Victoria Holt 3.89 avg rating — 4,822 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	Six Gothic Tales by Daphne du Maurier 4.15 avg rating — 101 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Too Wicked To Kiss (Scoundrels & Secrets, #1) by Erica Ridley (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 2,447 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Black Opal by Victoria Holt 3.78 avg rating — 3,717 ratings score: 189, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Madam, Will You Talk? by Mary Stewart 4.09 avg rating — 8,514 ratings score: 186, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Secret for a Nightingale by Victoria Holt 3.83 avg rating — 2,247 ratings score: 184, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	The Secret Woman by Victoria Holt 3.89 avg rating — 2,972 ratings score: 180, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Loch by Janet Caird 3.44 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 179, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Watch the Wall, My Darling by Jane Aiken Hodge 3.83 avg rating — 1,337 ratings score: 176, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Novice by Mirella Sichirollo Patzer (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 71 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Tyburn (The Southwark Saga, #1) by Jessica Cale (Goodreads Author) 4.06 avg rating — 239 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Firelight (Darkest London, #1) by Kristen Callihan (Goodreads Author) 3.77 avg rating — 17,406 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Widow of Pale Harbor: A Victorian Gothic Mystery of Witchcraft and Suspense by Hester Fox (Goodreads Author) 3.48 avg rating — 3,971 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Creation of Eve by Leigh Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.38 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	My Blood Is Yours (The Summoning #1) by Chiara Forestieri (Goodreads Author) 3.73 avg rating — 1,197 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Curse of Penryth Hall (Ruby Vaughn, #1) by Jess Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 6,862 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Witchfire Bound to the Vampire King: A Witchfire steamy paranormal romance novel (Witchfire Series Book 2) by J. Sands it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Lament for a Lost Lover (Daughters of England, #5) by Philippa Carr 3.92 avg rating — 583 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Last Rogue (Regency Quartet, #4) by Deborah Simmons 3.63 avg rating — 368 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Shrouded Way by Janet Caird 3.27 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Witch of Willow Hall: A Lush Historical Gothic Novel of Magic and Family Secrets in 1820s Massachusetts by Hester Fox (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 11,662 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Dangerous Passions by Leigh Anderson (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 73 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Too Sinful to Deny (Gothic Love Stories #2) by Erica Ridley (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 884 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	The Devil in Oxford (Ruby Vaughn, #3) by Jess Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 766 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Witchfire Crowned by the Vampire King: A Witchfire steamy paranormal romance novel (Witchfire Series Book 3) by J. Sands it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 12 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Sumerian Curse by Leigh Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Too Wicked to Kiss (Gothic Love Stories, #1) by Erica Ridley (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 2,447 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	The Secret of the Three Fates (Ruby Vaughn, #2) by Jess Armstrong (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 1,748 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Witchfire Claimed by the Vampire King (Witchfire Series Book 4) by J. Sands it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Vampire's Daughter (The Calmet Chronicles, #1) by Leigh Anderson (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 102 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Witchfire Oathbound to the Vampire King: A Witchfire Steamy Paranormal Romance Novel (Witchfire Series Book 5) by J. Sands it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	A Wonderful Week for a Quest: A Humorous Fantasy Compilation (Books 1-7) by Michael D. Young (Goodreads Author) 4.92 avg rating — 59 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	The Winter Bride by Carola Salisbury 3.72 avg rating — 89 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Savannah Purchase (Purchas Family, #1) by Jane Aiken Hodge 3.97 avg rating — 679 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	The Shrouded Walls by Susan Howatch 3.40 avg rating — 440 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars