"The House of Brides" by Jane Cockram is a gothic thriller that follows Miranda, a disgraced social media influencer, who travels to her late mother's ancestral home, Barnsley House, to uncover family secrets. She is drawn to the house by a mysterious letter and the allure of her mother’s bestselling book about the women of Barnsley. Upon arrival, Miranda encounters a web of deception, eerie occurrences, and dark family history. The novel weaves themes of identity, legacy, and the impact of the past on the present, delivering a suspenseful and atmospheric story that keeps readers guessing until the end.