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The Forgotten Tower

By Lulu Taylor
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The Forgotten Tower is a gripping gothic romance centred on Wakefield Castle, a place steeped in dark secrets and hidden histories. Georgie, wary of her new role as chatelaine after marrying Casper, finds herself confronting fears linked to her troubled past. A mysterious inherited recipe book hints at secrets within the castle walls. The story intertwines with the lives of the Wakefield children in 1939, who, amid wartime upheaval, discover the castle holds more than refuge — it conceals sorrow, secrets, and people. As the past and present collide, Georgie’s journey reveals that true freedom requires facing the deepest fears.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy gothic romance with richly woven historical settings, secret-filled estates, and emotionally charged storytelling. Those who appreciate layered family dramas amid wartime backdrops will find this especially engaging.

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A gripping tale of dark family secrets from the top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor.

A gripping tale of dark family secrets from the top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor.

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The Forgotten Tower is an absorbing gothic tale about a castle full of dark secrets and buried history, from Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor.

Georgie never wanted to be a chatelaine, but beautiful Wakefield Castle is her husband Casper's legacy and he is determined to restore its fortunes. Until now, Georgie has hidden her troubled past, and she fears that their new surroundings will bring her deepest fears to the surface. The discovery of an inherited recipe book with notes in many hands leads her to suspect that the castle hides secrets at least as troubling as her own...

In 1939, the five Wakefield children are still recovering from their family tragedy: the disappearance of their parents and a new life with their kind but remote elderly relatives. When war is declared, the family prepares to make sacrifices and open the castle doors to newcomers, including cases of fossils from the Natural History Museum and their curator, Arthur Humphries, and the Foster brothers, a pair of evacuees. But while the castle offers a refuge, it is also a place to hide things: sorrow, secrets, and even people...

In the present, Georgie is entranced by the two towers that form part of the castle walls. One is hidden behind a fence and clearly forgotten. The other becomes her project, a place for her own escape. As the castle begins to offer up its secrets, Georgie realises that, in order to be truly free, she must confront what she most dreads.

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Critics praise Lulu Taylor’s work for its absorbing quality and emotional depth, evoking an immersive reading experience perfect for cosy winter days. Renowned authors and publications commend her for crafting all-consuming narratives that captivate readers fully.

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ISBN: 9781035012022

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 November 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 544

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Contemporary Romance Cosy Romance Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Lulu Taylor Psychological Thriller Romance

About the Author

Lulu Taylor moved around the world as a child before her family settled in the Oxfordshire countryside. She studied English at Oxford University and had a successful career in publishing before she became a writer. Her first novel, Heiresses, was nominated for the RNA Readers' Choice award. It was followed by a string of bestselling novels including Her Frozen Heart, The Winter Secret and A Midwinter Promise. She lives in Dorset with her husband and two children.

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