Elizabeth Von Arnim 
Vera 

‘Vera’ by Elizabeth Von Arnim may be a work of fiction, but it’s deeply rooted in the novelist’s personal life. Based on her unsuccessful second marriage, the book follows the titular character as love turns into a nightmare when she finds herself married to a narcissistic man. A stylistic combination of Bronte and Austen, this book is a tragic story that will tug at the heartstrings of readers for years to come.