Summary
The Secrets of Les Genevriers
When Eve falls for the secretive and charming Dom, their whirlwind romance leads them to purchase Les Genevriers, an abandoned house in a rural hamlet in the south of France.
As the beautiful Provence summer turns to autumn, Eve finds it impossible to ignore the mysteries that haunt both her lover and the run-down old house, in particular the mysterious disappearance of his beautiful first wife, Rachel.
While Eve tries to untangle the se…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781409135487 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1409135489 |
| Author: | Deborah Lawrenson |
| Publisher: | Orion Publishing Co |
| Imprint: | Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 23 June 2014 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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‘Time-slip novels are tricky to get right and this one nails it.’
A modern day Rebecca, complete with an eerie house … and nail-biting happenings * ESSENTIALS *Time-slip novels are tricky to get right and this one nails it – Amanda Ross * SHE *Deborah Lawrenson’s new novel, a modern Gothic tale set in the lavender-scented landscape of Provence, serves up an escapist mix of mystery, romance and murder * WALL STREET JOURNAL *This is a beautiful story with exquisitely dark undertones * RELISH READS BLOG *A perfect summer read - a perfect read for any time you want to be wrapped up in a great story - I recommend The Lantern unreservedly * CORNFLOWER BOOKS BLOG *Set against the stunning backdrop of the Luberon region, The Lantern is a beautifully written story of mystery and love in France * FRANCE MAGAZINE *Time-slip novels are tricky to get right and this one nails it. – Amanda Ross * SHE *A modern day Rebecca, complete with an eerie house … and nail-biting happenings. * ESSENTIALS *‘A perfect summer read - a perfect read for any time you want to be wrapped up in a great story - I recommend The Lantern unreservedly.’ * CORNFLOWER BOOKS BLOG *‘Deborah Lawrenson’s new novel, a modern Gothic tale set in the lavender-scented landscape of Provence, serves up an escapist mix of mystery, romance and murder.’ * WALL STREET JOURNAL *This is a beautiful story with exquisitely dark undertones. * RELISH READS BLOG *Set against the stunning backdrop of the Luberon region, The Lantern is a beautifully written story of mystery and love in France. * FRANCE MAGAZINE *
About The Author
Deborah Lawrenson
Deborah Lawrenson spent her childhood moving around the world with diplomatic service parents, from Kuwait to China, Belgium, Luxembourg and Singapore. She graduated from Cambridge University and worked as a journalist in London. She is the author of five previous novels, including THE ART OF FALLING, chosen for the prestigious WHSmith Fresh Talent promotion, and SONG OF BLUE AND GOLD, inspired by the life of writer-traveller Lawrence Durrell. Deborah is married with a daughter, and lives in Kent. The family spends as much time as possible at a crumbling hamlet in Provence, France, which is the atmospheric setting for THE LANTERN.
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