The House Saphir (Barnes & Noble Edition)

A new standalone romantasy and murder mystery from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer, reimagining the Bluebeard folktale with ghosts, romance, and gothic flair.

Recognized as a Goodreads Choice Award nominee for Young Adult Fantasy & Sci-Fi (2025).

From the acclaimed author of The Lunar Chronicles, The House Saphir plunges readers into a darkly atmospheric world inspired by the Bluebeard legend. Mallory Fontaine, a self-described fraud from a family of witches, survives by selling fake spells and giving ghost tours at the infamous House Saphir—once home to the notorious Count Bastien Saphir, who slew his wives long ago. When Bastien’s handsome heir Armand offers her a hefty sum to banish his ancestor’s ghost, Mallory jumps at the chance. But when murder strikes again within the estate’s walls, she must unravel truth from illusion, confront supernatural threats, and decide whether her feelings for Armand are genuine—or deadly. This romantic fantasy blends mystery, gothic horror, and richly imagined folklore in a tale of trust, peril, and unexpected magic.

“Bloody brilliant!” – Kirkus Reviews.

“Atmospheric and ghoulish with a delightful edge of black humour… part gothic ghost story, part murder mystery, part tender romance.” – Culturefly review.