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The Lantern - Deborah LawrensonGoodreads Synopsis
A modern gothic novel of love, secrets, and murder—set against the lush backdrop of Provence
Meeting Dom was the most incredible thing that had ever happened to me. When Eve falls for the secretive, charming Dom in Switzerland, their whirlwind relationship leads them to Les GenÉvriers, an abandoned house set among the fragrant lavender fields of the South of France. Each enchanting day delivers happy discoveries: hidden chambers, secret vaults, a beautiful wrought-iron lantern. Deeply in love and surrounded by music, books, and the heady summer scents of the French countryside, Eve has never felt more alive.
But with autumn’s arrival the days begin to cool, and so, too, does Dom. Though Eve knows he bears the emotional scars of a failed marriage—one he refuses to talk about—his silence arouses suspicion and uncertainty. The more reticent Dom is to explain, the more Eve becomes obsessed with finding answers—and with unraveling the mystery of his absent, beautiful ex-wife, Rachel.
Like its owner, Les GenÉvriers is also changing. Bright, warm rooms have turned cold and uninviting; shadows now fall unexpectedly; and Eve senses a presence moving through the garden. Is it a ghost from the past or a manifestation of her current troubles with Dom? Can she trust Dom, or could her life be in danger?
Eve does not know that Les GenÉvriers has been haunted before. BÉnÉdicte Lincel, the house’s former owner, thrived as a young girl within the rich elements of the landscape: the violets hidden in the woodland, the warm wind through the almond trees. She knew the bitter taste of heartbreak and tragedy—long-buried family secrets and evil deeds that, once unearthed, will hold shocking and unexpected consequences for Eve.
I've wanted to read this book ever since it was on the TV book club in the summer yet I still haven't managed to get round to buying it!!! I love the idea of a house being the center of a story and its secrets coming out through the eyes of the new owners. I really cannot wait to get this book and get down to reading it. I feel I may be jumping on over to amazon after this post :D
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It sounds very interesting! To be honest, I haven't heard about this one before but I'll have to check it out. :-D Thanks for sharing!
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Vicky x
I haven't quite made my mind up about this one - I considered getting it a while back, but got something else instead. I think I bought The Radleys by Matt Haig, which is fantastic if you get the chance to read :) xx
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