The Girls of Lake Evelyn - A sweeping historical story of family, secrets and small town mystery for fans of Lucinda Riley
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| Verlag | Bonnier Books UK |
| Auflage | 2022 |
| Seiten | 432 |
| Format | 12,9 x 2,5 x 19,9 cm |
| Gewicht | 315 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| EAN | 9781838777494 |
| Bestell-Nr | 83877749UA |
A gorgeously evocative historical novel for fans of Lucinda Riley
The Girls of Lake Evelyn is an irresistible story of love, family, women, secrets and mystery set in the lush region of tropical north Queensland. For readers of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton.
'Kenny's masterful characterisation and meticulous attention to detail will delight fans of historical fiction. This is a novel you can't put down' Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author of The Girls from the Beach
'A most enjoyable read . . . The pairing of the two female characters takes the novel to a new level, and the mystery of the lake keeps pages turning.' Patricia Wilson, bestselling author of The Summer of Secrets
You cannot force me to marry him. I need to be free, to figure out what I want. For once, please let me choose . . .
1958. When It-girl Vivienne George flees on the eve of her wedding she seeks refuge in a scheduled lodge surrounded by the lush rainforest of tropical North Queensland. There, she is relieved to find that the small farm ing town couldn't be further from the high society she's left behind.
Now, Vivienne spends her days swimming in the beautiful Lake Evelyn where she befriends the larger-than-life Josie. But all is not as it seems in this quiet, close-knit community.
Vivienne soon learns that over a decade earlier, Celeste Starr, a beautiful actress, died tragically in the lake's dark waters, spawning a curse that has plagued the girls of the town ever since.
Fascinated by Celeste's tale, Josie decides to stage a play about her death, with Vivienne in the lead role, setting off a chain of disturbing events . . .
Can the girls of Lake Evelyn be freed from the curse as Vivienne escapes her past?
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A sweeping tale that is wrought with mystery and small-town secrets set in the lush landscape of 1950's North Queensland. Kenny's masterful characterization and meticulous attention to detail will delight fans of historical fiction. This is a novel you can't put down Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author of The Girls from the Beach
