The Garden of Lost Secrets

Name: The Garden of Lost Secrets
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781538722145
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By Kelly Bowen

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Summary

Set against the backdrop of World War II and modern-day France, The Garden of Lost Secrets follows two sisters, Isabelle and Emilie, who unearth a captivating family mystery while restoring a crumbling chateau in Rouen. Through discovering the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother Stasia—an agent of the Resistance in Nazi-occupied France—they reveal stories of bravery, treachery, and unbreakable bonds that bridge generations.
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction centred on WWII, family secrets, and strong female protagonists. Fans of Julia Kelly, Natasha Lester, and The Nightingale will find much to admire in this richly woven tale.

A sweeping historical novel about two sisters who discover the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother during WWII may contain secrets about a real-life Resistance fighter-perfect for fans of Julia Kelly and Natasha Lester.

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Two sisters discover the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother during WWII in this riveting tale of one woman's secrets lost in the chaos of war—perfect for fans of Julia Kelly and Natasha Lester.

1940 - Stasia always found comfort in the idyllic French countryside where she spent her childhood summers, roaming the gardens of an old chateau and finding inspiration for fairy tales full of bravery and adventure. But these days are much darker, and with Nazis storming across Europe, she soon finds herself one of the most hunted agents of the Resistance. The only safe haven she can think of is Chateau de Montissaire. But she's about to discover that it just may be the centre of her biggest mission yet.

Present day - When Isabelle purchases a crumbling chateau in Rouen, it's not just a renovation project—it's a chance to reconnect with her sister, Emilie, the only family she has left. What she uncovers instead is an intriguing mystery... As the siblings piece together the incredible truth behind the books written by their great-grandmother Stasia, they discover an exciting story of courage in the face of treachery and an explosive secret that will change everything they believed about their family.

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"The Garden of Lost Secrets did not disappoint." — FreshFiction.com
"Kelly Bowen has written another compelling, dual-timeline, WWII/Present Day novel that sucked me in and refused to let go." — TheRomanceDish.com
"Kelly Bowen creates an evocative and thrilling glimpse into the lives of two heroic women risking everything in occupied Paris during World War II. A beautiful novel for fans of The Nightingale." — Karen White, New York Times bestselling author

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781538722145

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Forever

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 432

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Fiction General Fiction Historical Fiction Kelly Bowen Literary Fiction

About the Author

Award-winning author Kelly Bowen grew up in Manitoba, Canada, and attended the University of Manitoba, where she earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in veterinary studies. She worked as a research scientist before realizing her dream to be a writer of historical fiction. When she is not writing, she seizes every opportunity to explore ruins and battlefields. Currently, Kelly lives in Winnipeg with her husband and two sons.

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