The Lake House: A Novel by Kate Morton on October 13th 2015
Pages: 512
Genres: Historical Fiction
Format: Hardcover
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Also by this author: The Secret Keeper, The House at Riverton, The Clockmaker's Daughter
From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Secret Keeper and The Distant Hours, an intricately plotted, spellbinding new novel of heartstopping suspense and uncovered secrets.
From the New York Times and internationally bestselling author of The Secret Keeper and The Distant Hours, an intricately plotted, spellbinding new novel of heartstopping suspense and uncovered secrets.
Living on her family’s gorgeous lakeside estate in Cornwall, England, Alice Edevane is a bright, clever, inquisitive, innocent, and precociously talented fourteen-year-old who loves to write stories. But the mysteries she pens are no match for the one her family is about to endure…
One midsummer’s eve, after a beautiful party drawing hundreds of guests to the estate has ended, the Edevanes discover that their youngest son, Theo, has vanished without a trace. What follows is a tragedy that tears the family apart in ways they never imagined, leaving their estate as empty as their broken hearts.
Nearly sixty years later, having enjoyed a long, successful career as an author, Alice is now eighty years old and living in London. Theo’s case has never been solved, though Alice still harbors a suspicion as to the culprit. Miles away, Sadie Sparrow, a young detective in the London police force, is staying at her grandfather’s house in Cornwall. While out walking one day, she stumbles upon the old estate—now crumbling and covered with vines, clearly abandoned long ago. Her curiosity is sparked, setting off a series of events that will bring her and Alice together and reveal shocking truths about a past long gone...yet more present than ever.
A lush, atmospheric tale of intertwined destinies, this latest novel from a masterful storyteller is a spellbinding and satisfying read.
About Kate Morton
Kate Morton grew up in the mountains of southeast Queensland, Australia. She has degrees in Dramatic Art and English Literature and is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Queensland. Kate lives with her husband and two young sons in Brisbane.
Kate Morton's books have been published in 31 countries. The House at Riverton was a Sunday Times #1 bestseller in the UK in 2007 and a New York Times bestseller in 2008. The Shifting Fog (now The House at Riverton) won General Fiction Book of the Year at the 2007 Australian Book Industry Awards. Was nominated for Most Popular Book at the British Book Awards in 2008. Her second book, The Forgotten Garden, was a #1 bestseller in Australia and a Sunday Times #1 bestseller in the UK in 2008.
I have yet to make it through all of Kate Morton’s books but there’s something so appealing about her stories that I can’t help but love. Dual timelines are some of my favorite types of stories and she does them oh so well.
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christine danielle
secrets and lies. Oh, intriguing.
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Christine @Buckling Bookshelves
Ahhh so excited this one has a cover now! One of my most anticipated new releases of the year for sure 🙂
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I’m supposed to be reading The Forgotten Garden this month for book club, but so far, I just haven’t had time! I have several Kate Morton books on my shelf — haven’t read any, even though I’m sure I’ll love them. And now there’s a new one to look out for! Great pick. 🙂
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Bonnie
Thanks, Lisa! I’ve only read The Secret Keeper (LOVED it) and The House at Riverton (not bad). I’ve heard The Forgotten Garden is one of the good ones so I hope you love it if you find the time! 🙂
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The cover is so beautiful! I love all the colors.
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