Today, we’re shining a light on “The London House,” a new historical fiction novel by award-winning author Katherine Reay. This captivating women’s fiction book includes some romance, and we think you’ll love it! Here are all the details:
Quick Facts About The London House
– Title: The London House: A Novel
– Author: Katherine Reay
– Genre: Historical Fiction, Women’s Fiction
– Publisher: Harper Muse (released on November 2, 2021)
– Length: 368 pages
– Format: Available in trade paperback, eBook, and audiobook
Official Book Description
A dark family secret propels a woman into exploring Britain’s WWII spy network and the glamorous world of 1930s Paris to safeguard her family’s name.
Caroline Payne is going about her normal workday when she receives a call from Mat Hammond, an old friend and historian. Mat has uncovered a long-hidden scandal: Caroline’s British great-aunt supposedly betrayed her country during World War II to marry a German lover.
Caroline, determined to uncover the truth and protect her family’s reputation, travels to her ancestral home in London. There, she and Mat find diaries and letters from her grandmother and great-aunt, known as the “Waite sisters.” These documents reveal the sisters’ vibrant lives during the interwar period, filled with dances, jazz clubs, and romance. However, the cheerful letters soon turn somber as the sisters drift apart and one moves to Paris, just before the war.
With each new letter, Caroline finds more questions. Was her great-aunt really a traitor, or is the truth more complicated? Caroline and Mat delve into stories of spies, secrets, love, and heartbreak, uncovering the events of a night in 1941 that changed everything.
In this richly crafted historical novel by Katherine Reay, Caroline faces the challenge of writing the next chapter of her family’s story. She must decide whether to embrace a love of her own while carefully mending her family’s old wounds.
Advance Praise for The London House
– “A tantalizing tale of deeply held secrets, heartbreak, redemption, and the enduring way that family can both hurt and heal us. I enjoyed it thoroughly.”— Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author.
– “An expertly researched and marvelously paced treatise on the many variants of courage and loyalty. Arresting historical fiction destined to thrill fans of Erica Roebuck and Pam Jenoff.”— Rachel McMillan, author.
– “Reay’s fast-paced foray into the past cleverly reveals a family’s secrets and how a pivotal moment shaped future generations. Readers who enjoy engrossing family mysteries should take note.”— Publisher’s Weekly
Author Bio
Katherine Reay is a national bestselling and award-winning author known for her contemporary novels with classical flair such as “Dear Mr. Knightley,” “Lizzy and Jane,” and “The Brontë Plot.” She holds a BA and MS from Northwestern University and lives outside of Chicago, IL. Katherine is also a wife, mother, former marketer, and a chocolate enthusiast.
We hope this spotlight on Katherine Reay’s “The London House” has piqued your interest! If you love WWII historical fiction or books with dual timelines, this intriguing novel might be perfect for you. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
