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Oscar Wilde

The Picture of Dorian Gray

If you enjoyed the gothic and haunting atmosphere of 'The Meaning of Night, you might appreciate Oscar Wilde's only novel. The Picture of Dorian Gray is a dark exploration of beauty, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. The novel's protagonist, Dorian Gray, remains young and handsome while his portrait ages and reflects the corruption of his soul.

Wilkie Collins

The Woman in White

Fans of 'The Meaning of Night' will likely enjoy this classic mystery by Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White is a thrilling tale of intrigue, deception, and forbidden love, all set against the backdrop of a mysterious inheritance. The novel's epistolary format and intricate plot will appeal to readers who enjoyed the complex narrative of Cox's series.

Daphne du Maurier

Rebecca

If you were drawn to the psychological tension and haunting themes in 'The Meaning of Night,' you may find Rebecca similarly captivating. This gothic novel follows a young woman who marries a wealthy widower and moves into his estate, only to be haunted by the memory of his first wife, Rebecca.

Robert Louis Stevenson

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Readers who enjoyed the exploration of duality and identity in 'The Meaning of Night' may find Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novella intriguing. The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a chilling tale of a man who leads a double life as a respectable doctor and a monstrous criminal.

Donna Tartt

The Secret History

Fans of 'The Meaning of Night' may appreciate Donna Tartt's debut novel, which explores the dark secrets of a group of classics students at a small liberal arts college. The Secret History is a gripping tale of murder, deceit, and the corrupting influence of power.

Caleb Carr

The Alienist

If you enjoyed the historical setting and suspenseful plot of 'The Meaning of Night,' you may find The Alienist similarly engaging. Set in 1896 New York City, the novel follows a criminal psychologist and a journalist as they investigate a series of gruesome murders.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

Readers who appreciated the gothic atmosphere and rich historical detail of 'The Meaning of Night' may enjoy this novel. The Essex Serpent is a haunting tale of science, religion, and love set in Victorian England, as a young widow becomes fascinated by reports of a mythical sea creature.

Laura Purcell

The Silent Companions

Readers who enjoyed the haunting themes and historical setting of 'The Meaning of Night' may find this novel similarly captivating. The Silent Companions is a gothic tale of a young widow who moves into her husband's ancestral home and discovers a series of painted wooden figures that seem to hold a sinister power.

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Fans of 'The Meaning of Night' may appreciate this classic mystery by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The Hound of the Baskervilles is a thrilling tale of a family curse, a monstrous hound, and the detective duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson.

Tana French

The Likeness

Readers who enjoyed the psychological tension and complex characters in 'The Meaning of Night' may find this novel similarly engaging. The Likeness is a literary thriller that follows a detective who goes undercover as a woman who bears a striking resemblance to a murder victim.