Anna is content with her well-ordered life in San Francisco. But her world is turned upside down when her beloved grandfather, Max, reveals a startling secret: Anna is part of an aristocratic family who lost everything during World War II. What’s more, Max was forced to leave behind a precious item over seventy years ago in their estate in old Prussia. It’s now his ardent wish that Anna retrieve it.
Anna burns with questions as she heads for Germany: What memento could be so important to her grandfather? And why did he keep their history hidden? As she searches for answers, she finds herself drawn to Wil, a man who may hold the key to unlock the mystery. Together they discover that her family’s secrets are linked with an abandoned apartment in Paris, and these secrets go deeper than she ever imagined.
Alternating between 1930s Europe and the present, The House by the Lake illuminates the destiny of a family caught in the tumult of history.
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Meet the Author Ella Carey
Ella Carey is a writer and
Francophile who claims Paris as her second home. She has been studying French
since the age of five, and she has degrees in music and English. Her
debut novel, The Paris Time Capsule, has captured
global attention and her second novel, The House By The Lake, will
be released on March 29th, 2016. She lives
with her two children and a pair of Italian greyhounds in Hobart.
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This sounds like a fascinating story. Mystery and history. A great combination. Congratulations to Ella.
ReplyDeleteThank you Beverly! That's exactly what it is- mystery and history, with a dash of romance! xx
DeleteCongratulations to Ella! The book sounds fantastic. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Christine- I'm so thrilled that you like the sound of it!
DeleteI love the intrigue surrounding this story!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ella!
Hi Michelle, yes there is intrigue- there had to be a reason for keeping your past completely to yourself! Thank you xx
DeleteThis sounds really interesting and definitely like a fun read!
ReplyDeleteHi Meredith, thank you. I hope you enjoy the story!
DeleteWhat a pretty cover! It sounds like a great story too. Congrats, Ella!
ReplyDeleteThank you Cherie- I love the way designers capture the story in the covers- it's just such a beautiful part of the process. xx
DeleteWoohoo 💜 Ella this is a fabulous story thank you so much for hours of reading pleasure ☺☺
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Helen
Thank you dear Helen- so lovely to see you here! And I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the book. xx
DeleteGood luck to Anna and Ella! Smiles.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteSounds like a really fascinating story! I like the cover and the title, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sherry! I'm so pleased with the cover- really very happy with it. xx
DeleteCongratulations on the book release... I like a good mystery... this one sounds interesting xox
ReplyDeleteThank you Launna- I hope you enjoy the story!
DeleteHi Heidi- I think it does have a bit of magic in the true story of the abandoned old palace!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a great book. I love the cover and the story line sounds excellent. Can't wait to check it out! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
Great storyline and setting. Congrats to Ella.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to Ella. Such a classy cover!
ReplyDeleteI really like the sound of this, must check it out soon.
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