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 is the author of engrossing novels with entwined story lines in the past and present, encompassing family secrets, relationships and mysteries, in vivid and evocative settings. After studying English Literature, she began her career as a commissioning editor of fiction in publishing houses and then turned to her own writing. She has had six Sunday Times bestselling novels and her novel The Last Song of Winter was the winner of the RNA Historical Romantic Novel Award 2025. After raising her own family in London, she moved to Dorset where she now finds inspiration in its many historic houses and beautiful countryside.
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| 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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