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The Lake House
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Book Brief
606
Novel • Fiction
Cornwall, England • 1930s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Lake House by Kate Morton centers on the mysterious disappearance of Theo Edevane, an 11-month-old baby, during a party in 1933. Seventy years later, detective Sadie Sparrow discovers the cold case while visiting her grandfather in Cornwall. With the help of a local policeman, she unravels secrets about the Edevane family, highlighting themes of grief, generational trauma, and family secrets. Sensitive topics include wartime trauma, infidelity, and mental health issues.
Mysterious
Melancholic
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Bittersweet
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Kate Morton's The Lake House is praised for its atmospheric storytelling and rich, interwoven plotlines. Readers appreciate the well-developed characters and the intricate mystery at the heart of the novel. However, some find the pacing uneven and the narrative dense. Overall, it's a compelling read for mystery and historical fiction enthusiasts.
Who Should Read The Lake House?
Fans of intricate family sagas and deeply woven mysteries will relish Kate Morton's The Lake House. Readers who appreciate the atmospheric storytelling and dual timelines found in works like Rosamunde Pilcher's The Shell Seekers or Diane Setterfield's The Thirteenth Tale will find this novel equally captivating.
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Alice Cecelia Edevane
Alice Cecelia Edevane
Alice is an adventurous young girl in the 1930s who becomes a successful detective novelist as an octogenarian in 2003, holding onto secrets from her past related to her family.
Sadie Sparrow
Sadie Sparrow
Sadie is a dedicated detective for the London Metropolitan Police, whose personal history gives her a unique perspective as she investigates an old case involving the Edevane family.
Anthony Edevane
Anthony Edevane
Anthony is a wealthy and intelligent character affected by his experiences during World War I, struggling with post-traumatic stress and the responsibilities of family life.
Benjamin Munro
Benjamin Munro
Ben is an adventurous, itinerant worker who becomes romantically involved with Eleanor and plays a vital role in the family dynamic.
Theo Edevane
Theo Edevane
Theo is a significant figure in the family's story, connected to various revelations that unfold through the narrative.
606
Novel • Fiction
Cornwall, England • 1930s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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