The Lake House

Living on her family’s gorgeous lakeside estate in Cornwall, England, Alice Edevane is a bright, clever, inquisitive, innocent, and precociously talented 14 year old who loves to write stories. But the mysteries she pens are no match for the one her family is about to endure....

One midsummer’s eve, after a beautiful party drawing hundreds of guests to the estate has ended, the Edevanes discover that their youngest son, Theo, has vanished without a trace. What follows is a tragedy that tears the family apart in ways they never imagined, leaving their estate as empty as their broken hearts.

Nearly 60 years later, having enjoyed a long, successful career as an author, Alice is now 80 years old and living in London. Theo’s case has never been solved, though Alice still harbours a suspicion as to the culprit.

Miles away, Sadie Sparrow, a young detective in the London police force, is staying at her grandfather’s house in Cornwall. While out walking one day, she stumbles upon the old estate - now crumbling and covered with vines, clearly abandoned long ago. Her curiosity is sparked, setting off a series of events that will bring her and Alice together and reveal shocking truths about a past long gone... yet more present than ever.

A lush, atmospheric tale of intertwined destinies, this latest novel from a masterful storyteller is spellbinding and satisfying.

©2015 Kate Morton (P)2015 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

Oh no, the end.

I have found a new author and will be expecting another just as great as this one. The beginning was a Little slow but I am glad I stayed with it until the story picked up. Another twist or two and just when you think you have the ending figured out you learn you don't. I highly recommend this wonderful story with a unexpected ending!

I Love Kate Morton

I have listened to all of Ms. Morton's books and have enjoyed them all. I am sad I have finished it and will miss the characters. And so many surprises. Wonderful historical fiction with both World Wars touching characters at times. Lovely book.

A bit far fetched

Well written and an interesting listen but a bit far-fetched as all the characters coming together at the end.

Lots of plot twists with superb ending.

The author successfully depicted the era of the 1930's , incorporated it with 2003, and totally hooked me. The performer was mesmerizing as well.
The plot twists were definitely not predictable.
I highly recommend this audiobook.

wonderfully woven story

What made the experience of listening to The Lake House the most enjoyable?

this story cured my book drought. I loved how the perspective changed through out the book to different characters. As soon as I thought I had something figured out another twist would come. recommended this book to several friends before I even finished reading it.