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If you liked The Thirteenth Tale, here are the top 100 books to read next:
- #1
Save:A gorgeous, immersive literary mystery filled with suspense, gothic atmosphere, unforgettable characters - and a heartfelt love letter to books themselves. Not for those who crave fast plots, but perfect when you want to lose yourself in another world.
THERE ARE NO SECOND CHANCES IN LIFE, EXCEPT TO FEEL remorse. Julián Carax and I met in the autumn of 1933. At that time I was working for the publisher Toni Cabestany, who had discovered him in 1927 i... - #2
Save:A gloriously spooky and unconventional Gothic horror - slow to start but unforgettable once it gets going. Perfect for readers who love moody, unsettling ambience, subverted tropes, and strong heroines with bite.
The parties at the Tuñóns’ house always ended unquestionably late, and since the hosts enjoyed costume parties in particular, it was not unusual to see Chinas Poblanas with their folkloric skirts and... - #3
Save:A haunting, beautifully written psychological ghost story wrapped in postwar British class tensions. Perfect for fans of slow-burning suspense and ambiguous mysteries, but may test the patience of those craving action-packed thrills or tidy endings.
I first saw Hundreds Hall when I was ten years old. It was the summer after the war, and the Ayreses still had most of their money then, were still big people in the district. The event was an Empire... - #4
Save:A haunting, hypnotic classic that’s all about atmosphere, secrets, and psychological tension - a must-read for lovers of gothic drama and slow-burn suspense, but might not grab you if you crave action or straightforward heroines.
Last night I dreamed I went to Manderley again. It seemed to me I stood by the iron gate leading to the drive, and for a while I could not enter, for the way was barred to me. There was a padlock and... - #5
Save:A lush, meticulously crafted ode to the power of stories and the mysteries of the river - best savored slowly by anyone looking for a literary escape into folklore, magic, and humanity. Not a fast-paced thriller, but a rewarding read for those who love to get lost in beautiful prose and layered tales.
THERE WAS ONCE an inn that sat peacefully on the bank of the Thames at Radcot, a long day’s walk from the source. There were a great many inns along the upper reaches of the Thames at the time of this... - #6
Save:A haunting, beautifully written novel that will leave you guessing until the very end. Perfect for fans of gothic suspense and stories shrouded in ambiguity.
They used to hang men at Four Turnings in the old days. Not anymore, though. Now, when a murderer pays the penalty for his crime, he does so up at Bodmin, after fair trial at the Assizes. That is, if... - #7
Save:A smart, atmospheric historical thriller that puts research and travel at the heart of a literary vampire hunt. Lush and immersive, but best for patient readers who enjoy the journey as much as the destination.
In 1972 I was sixteen—young, my father said, to be traveling with him on his diplomatic missions. He preferred to know that I was sitting attentively in class at the International School of Amsterdam;... - #8
Save:A twisty, atmospheric Victorian thriller that's as clever as it is influential - perfect for fans of classic mysteries or Gothic tales, but modern readers may need to embrace some leisurely pacing and old-school charm.
If the machinery of the Law could be depended on to fathom every case of suspicion, and to conduct every process of inquiry, with moderate assistance only from the lubricating influences of oil of gol... - #9
Save:An intricately plotted, atmospheric Victorian thriller full of jaw-dropping twists, rich characters, and dark secrets. Worth it for historical fiction and suspense fans - even if you usually shy away from period pieces.
My name, in those days, was Susan Trinder. People called me Sue. I know the year I was born in, but for many years I did not know the date, and took my birthday at Christmas. I believe I am an orphan.... - #10
Save:Wakenhyrst is a beautifully written, moody gothic novel - perfect if you love rich atmosphere, folklore, and slow-burning suspense, but it might feel a little slow or traditional if you’re wanting fast-paced horror or plot fireworks.
Maud had only been there three times before. It lay behind not one but two pairs of double doors, so that Father could work undisturbed. When you opened the first pair, you were trapped in a nasty sha...
