Deranged Marriage

Twisted Vows of Devotion

In Deranged Marriage, Faith Bleasdale plunges readers into a chilling tale of love gone awry against the fog-shrouded moors of northern England. When free-spirited artist Lydia Harper impulsively accepts the marriage proposal of enigmatic industrialist Roderick Graves, she believes she has found the romantic escape she’s long craved. Yet from the moment Lydia crosses the threshold of Graves Hall, she senses that every door hides more than dusty heirlooms: secret corridors echo with unseen footsteps, and portraits of Roderick’s long-departed bride watch her in silent judgment. As Lydia settles into her bridal gown and the grand estate’s opulent chambers, she soon discovers that Roderick’s devotion masks an obsession far darker than mere passion.

Secrets Beneath the Lace

Haunted by nighttime whispers and a series of inexplicable accidents, Lydia unearths fragments of Roderick’s past—a forgotten diary, a blood-stained glove, and rumors of a bride who vanished on her wedding night. With each new clue uncovered in the Ladies’ Drawing Room or the labyrinthine servants’ wing, Lydia realizes that her husband’s love may come at a fatal price. As candlelight flickers across tapestry-lined walls, she forges an uneasy alliance with Henry Thornton, the estate’s loyal groundskeeper, whose quiet kindness offers an anchor amid the mounting hysteria. Together, they confront a legacy of jealousy, betrayal, and the vow that binds Lydia to a husband determined to possess her completely.

Redemption Amid Ruin

As the storm-lashed moors surrounding Graves Hall close in, Lydia must decide whether to remain the obedient wife or fight for her life. In a heart-pounding climax beneath the shattered rose-window of the bridal chapel, truths long buried in the crypt’s cold embrace are laid bare. Bleasdale’s masterful prose weaves gothic atmosphere with psychological suspense, charting Lydia’s journey from naïveté to fierce survival. Deranged Marriage is a haunting exploration of the fine line between love and madness—and a testament to the indomitable strength of a woman determined to rewrite her own destiny.

. Faith Bleasdale is a celebrated author known for her evocely gothic romances, richly atmospheric settings, and compelling heroines who triumph over darkness with courage and compassion.