The Winter Folly
The Winter Folly
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Summary
The darker the lie, the deeper the secret . . . A mysterious novel from the bestselling author of The Snow Angel and A Winter Memory.
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The Winter Folly by Lulu Taylor
The Winter Folly is a gripping mystery of family secrets and past sins by Lulu Taylor, author of The Snow Angel. In this house there are many secrets . . . It is 1965 and young Alexandra Crewe obediently marries the man her father has selected for her. But, very soon, both she and her husband Laurence realize that their marriage is a disaster. When real love finds Alexandra, plucking her out of her unhappy existence, she is powerless to resist. Her home becomes Fort Stirling, a beautiful Dorset castle, but Alexandra fears that there will be a price to pay for this wonderful new life. When tragedy strikes, it seems that her punishment has come, and there is only one way she can atone for her sins . . . In the present day, Delilah Young is the second wife of John Stirling and the new chatelaine of Fort Stirling. The house seems to be a sad one and Delilah hopes to fill it with life and happiness. But, when she attempts to heal the heartbreak in John's life, it seems that the forces of the past might be too strong for her. Why does John have such a hatred for the old castle on the hill, and what happened to his mother when she vanished from his life? As Delilah searches for the truth, she realizes that perhaps some secrets are better left buried . . .
[This] engrossing romantic saga is a hugely enjoyable, escapist treat* Daily Mirror *
Another great read from Lulu Taylor, she offers up a great mystery involving the past and present for two women married into the same family, with plenty of atmosphere provided by the old house setting. * Chicklit Club *
A cleverly written story that makes for intriguing reading. Effortlessly flowing from one generation to the next, it tells a story of love, pain and anguish that settles in a house for decades. * Handwritten Girl *
Another great read from Lulu Taylor, she offers up a great mystery involving the past and present for two women married into the same family, with plenty of atmosphere provided by the old house setting. * Chicklit Club *
A cleverly written story that makes for intriguing reading. Effortlessly flowing from one generation to the next, it tells a story of love, pain and anguish that settles in a house for decades. * Handwritten Girl *
Lulu Taylor moved around the world as a child before her family settled in the Oxfordshire countryside. She studied English Literature at university and had a successful career in publishing before becoming a writer herself — her first novel, Heiresses, was nominated for the RNA Readers’ Choice Award. Lulu has since written a succession of gothic, mysterious novels, including The Snow Angel, Her Frozen Heart and the bestselling The Winter Children. She is married and lives in Dorset with her husband and two children.
SKU | Unavailable |
ISBN 13 | 9781447230489 |
ISBN 10 | 1447230485 |
Title | The Winter Folly |
Author | Lulu Taylor |
Condition | Unavailable |
Binding Type | Paperback |
Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
Year published | 2014-01-02 |
Number of pages | 528 |
Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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