The House Saphir

Debuted as an instant #1 New York Times bestseller

Mallory Fontaine is a fraud: she comes from a long line of witches, but the only “magic” she has is the ability to see ghosts — a talent that is seldom useful. She and her sister eke out a living by selling bogus spells and offering haunted mansion tours, including one at the infamous estate where the first Saphir murders occurred. Mallory prides herself on being the foremost expert on Count Bastien Saphir — also known as Monsieur Le Bleu — who brutally killed three of his wives more than a century ago. 

When Bastien’s descendant offers her a large sum to rid his ancestral home of Le Bleu’s ghost, Mallory can’t resist. But the moment she arrives at the mansion, murder strikes again. Mallory finds herself at the center of a deadly mystery — and soon realizes that if she wants to survive, she’ll need more than ghost-sight… she’ll need to learn to trust her heart.

“A girl who can see ghosts takes on a deadly challenge.… Meyer takes the classic French folktale ‘Bluebeard’ and expertly sprinkles in ghosts and otherworldly creatures to create an eerie tale with a side of steamy romance. The characters are full-bodied … the setting beautifully conveys a bewitching ambiance. Bloody brilliant!” — Kirkus Reviews

“Wisecracking ghosts, witty third-person narration, and feisty, funny heroines amply entertain. Shocking twists confound, while Armand and Mallory’s flirtation adds fizz.” — Publishers Weekly