The Dark Library

A Novel

De: Mary Anna Evans

Narrado por: Kimberly M. Wetherell

"A fascinating and intelligent WWII home front story." —Rhys Bowen, New York Times bestselling author for The Physicists' Daughter

Can a family’s dark history repeat itself?

Estella Ecker has returned to Rockfall House, the last place on earth she wants to be. Years after she ran away from her overbearing father, she has been forced back home to walk in his footsteps, teaching at the college he dominated and living in the fabulous home where he entertained artists and scholars for decades—and perhaps she owns it now, because her mercurial mother has disappeared. At the center of everything—the whispers, the rumors, the secrets—is her father’s library of rare books, which she had been forbidden to touch while he was alive to stop her.

Everyone in town is watching Estella, with her dead father’s name on their lips, and no one seems to care about her missing mother. Who were her parents, really, and is the answer hidden somewhere in the depths of Rockfall House? And who will Estella be, if she gathers enough courage to find that answer? What she will discover is that no one can escape the secrets hidden in this dark library.

Suspenseful and unsettling but ultimately triumphant, The Dark Library by acclaimed author Mary Anna Evans is a compelling tale of mystery, family secrets, and the quest for truth.

©2025 Mary Anna Evans (P)2025 Sourcebooks

1940's Mystery

This was really good! If you like WW2 fiction that includes a family's dark history and an exciting plot pick this up. The FMC is a 31ish year old woman in 1940's New York, Bentham-on-Hudson. She is a "should-be" English professor. A cruel father who recently passed and her mother is missing (the town presumes she's unalive) what could possibly go wrong. Full of secrets, this was a wild ride. Very well-written, I felt like I was in the room at times.

Only 🌶 worth of spice, which means smooching, which I think was still a little taboo back then so in 1940's standards 🌶🌶🌶 lol. I love a good historical fiction and this met my expectations, plus!

Lots of Twists

An intriguing mystery set during World War II. Great characters, Author does a fantastic job setting the scene. There are lots of underlining twists that will surprise you in the end.

A Woman’s Strength

This new novel by Mary Anna Evan’s is an exciting look at women finding strength in themselves and other women. She shows her characters to be careful, kind and loyal to their family and friends. This novel has heartache and hope!