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Today, we’re shining a light on “The London House,” a new historical fiction novel by award-winning author Katherine Reay. This captivating women\u2019s fiction book includes some romance, and we think you\u2019ll love it! Here are all the details:<\/p>\n
Quick Facts About The London House<\/p>\n
– Title: The London House: A Novel
\n– Author: Katherine Reay
\n– Genre: Historical Fiction, Women\u2019s Fiction
\n– Publisher: Harper Muse (released on November 2, 2021)
\n– Length: 368 pages
\n– Format: Available in trade paperback, eBook, and audiobook<\/p>\n
Official Book Description<\/p>\n
A dark family secret propels a woman into exploring Britain\u2019s WWII spy network and the glamorous world of 1930s Paris to safeguard her family\u2019s name.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s British great-aunt supposedly betrayed her country during World War II to marry a German lover.<\/p>\n
Caroline, determined to uncover the truth and protect her family\u2019s 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 \u201cWaite sisters.\u201d These documents reveal the sisters\u2019 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
In this richly crafted historical novel by Katherine Reay, Caroline faces the challenge of writing the next chapter of her family\u2019s story. She must decide whether to embrace a love of her own while carefully mending her family\u2019s old wounds.<\/p>\n
Advance Praise for The London House<\/p>\n
– “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.”\u2014 Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author.
\n– “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.”\u2014 Rachel McMillan, author.
\n– “Reay\u2019s fast-paced foray into the past cleverly reveals a family\u2019s secrets and how a pivotal moment shaped future generations. Readers who enjoy engrossing family mysteries should take note.”\u2014 Publisher\u2019s Weekly<\/p>\n
Author Bio<\/p>\n
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 Bront\u00eb 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.<\/p>\n
We hope this spotlight on Katherine Reay\u2019s “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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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