Books like The artist's daughter by Leslie O'Grady

Set against the backdrop of 1860s Victorian England, "The Artist’s Daughter" follows Nora Woburn, the daughter of the famous painter Ivor Stokes. After marrying Oliver Woburn, Nora endures abuse, a miscarriage, and disinheritance. Escaping to the remote Devonshire countryside, she takes a position at the expansive Raven’s Chase estate, owned by Sir Mark Gerrick—a man shrouded in a mysterious past. There, Nora discovers a long‑lost portrait of herself that reveals deeper secrets, thrusting her into a perilous conspiracy that threatens her life and those she loves. The novel intertwines romance, suspense, and a critique of Victorian society, exposing the violent underbelly that lies beneath its cultured façade. As Nora confronts the relentless pursuit of her husband and the dark forces within Raven’s Chase, she must navigate a treacherous path to protect herself and her family.

First publish date: 1979