The House by the Lake by Ella Carey & #Giveaway



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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24 comments:

  1. This sounds like a fascinating story. Mystery and history. A great combination. Congratulations to Ella.

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    1. Thank you Beverly! That's exactly what it is- mystery and history, with a dash of romance! xx

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  2. Congratulations to Ella! The book sounds fantastic. :)

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    1. Thanks so much Christine- I'm so thrilled that you like the sound of it!

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  3. I love the intrigue surrounding this story!
    Congratulations Ella!

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    1. Hi Michelle, yes there is intrigue- there had to be a reason for keeping your past completely to yourself! Thank you xx

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  4. This sounds really interesting and definitely like a fun read!

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    1. Hi Meredith, thank you. I hope you enjoy the story!

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  5. What a pretty cover! It sounds like a great story too. Congrats, Ella!

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    1. Thank you Cherie- I love the way designers capture the story in the covers- it's just such a beautiful part of the process. xx

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  6. I am alwasy up for a book with mystery and magic!

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    1. Hi Heidi- I think it does have a bit of magic in the true story of the abandoned old palace!

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  7. Woohoo 💜 Ella this is a fabulous story thank you so much for hours of reading pleasure ☺☺

    Have Fun
    Helen

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    1. Thank you dear Helen- so lovely to see you here! And I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the book. xx

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  8. Sounds like a really fascinating story! I like the cover and the title, too.

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    1. Thank you Sherry! I'm so pleased with the cover- really very happy with it. xx

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  9. Congratulations on the book release... I like a good mystery... this one sounds interesting xox

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    1. Thank you Launna- I hope you enjoy the story!

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  10. This 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. :)
    ~Jess

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  11. Great storyline and setting. Congrats to Ella.

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  12. Congratulations to Ella. Such a classy cover!

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  13. I really like the sound of this, must check it out soon.

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