8 Haunting Books for Wuthering Heights Fans 

One of my personal favorite books of all time, Daphne Du Maurier’s Rebecca, combines a Gothic romance with a suspense thriller, written in vividly atmospheric prose. 

It follows the escapades of our unnamed narrator who marries a wealthy widower and moves into his countryside estate only to realize she’s unprepared for her new role and overshadowed by the splendor of his dead ex-wife, Rebecca. 

A terrifying examination of jealousy and toxic love, Rebecca, like Wuthering Heights, is an entertaining and engaging read that prompts deep reflection on the sacrifices we make for those we love. 

If you loved Wuthering Heights, you’ll surely enjoy a classic by another of the Brontë sisters—Jane Eyre. 

It follows the heroine through her coming of age years and well into adulthood—pining for the brooding Mr. Rochester, who lords over Thornfield Hall and, like Heathcliff, makes for an alluring Byronic hero. 

And like Wuthering Heights, it tactfully examines issues of class and morality, making for a thoroughly enticing read. 

If the Gothic atmospherics and decadent aesthetics evoked by the windy Yorkshire moors attracted you more than the central romance, you might like Diane Setterfield’s The Thirteenth Tale.

Simply put, it's a rather haunting and unputdownable thriller, filled with unexpected twists and insane reveals. 

Much of it deals with the familial secrets of a crumbling estate, yet there are stories within stories here that will definitely stay with you. 

One of the OG Gothic mystery novels, The Woman in White blends a stunning story with interesting characters, and is still celebrated for pioneering the genre of detective fiction. 

Eerie and sensational, The Woman in White remains a classic for a reason. 

Like Wuthering Heights, Toni Morrison’s Beloved explores the intricacies of a dysfunctional household. 

Set in the period immediately after the American Civil War, the book follows a formerly enslaved family whose home is haunted by a malevolent spirit. 

The classic deals with heavy topics, delving into pain and trauma, and its prose is raw, emphasizing its poignancy. Overall, a visceral and thought-provoking read. 

A lot of the plot in Wuthering Heights happens off the page, leaving readers avidly curious—especially about the “missing” three years in Heathcliff’s life when he runs away from home as an uncouth seventeen-year-old lad and returns, prosperous and well-mannered. 

Sue Barnard’s book delves into Heathcliff’s backstory and vividly imagines what he might have been up to, filling in the gaps in Brontë’s narrative in an exciting way that might even make you appreciate the infamous gentleman even more! 

The beginnings of vampire fiction are usually attributed to Bram Stoker’s Dracula, but Sheridan Le Fanu’s novella Carmilla precedes it by a quarter of a century and was far ahead of its time in alluding to a lesbian vampire relationship in Victorian fiction. 

It tells the story of Laura, a young woman pursued by the enigmatic vampire Carmilla, exploring forbidden desires in a supernatural context. 

Like Wuthering Heights, Carmilla is also concerned with themes of violence, abuse, and possession, while making a case for female empowerment. 

Finally, if the passionate relationship between Catherine and Heathcliff has you craving more steamy romance with a historical backdrop, you can try the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon. 

There’s some time travel and historical shenanigans, generously accompanied by spicy scenes. Ultimately, the story explores the relationship that blossoms between two characters from totally different worlds: a British nurse from the 20th century and a handsome Highland warrior from 19th-century Scotland. 

It’s also been adapted into a hit television series that brings the fantasy to life—perfect for bingeing when you're finished with the books!