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The Lost Daughter

Gill Paul
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The Lost Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019

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Gill Paul

The Lost Daughter

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Russia • 1910s

Topic
World History

European History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Lost Daughter by Gill Paul follows individuals affected by the Romanov family's legacy, weaving together historical events and personal journeys. The narrative explores themes of identity, loss, and the impact of the past on present lives, while characters seek truth and redemption across different timelines.

Mysterious

Emotional

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Reviews & Readership

4.4

5,889 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Gill Paul's The Lost Daughter is praised for its rich historical details and engaging narrative. Readers appreciate the well-drawn characters and intricate plot. Some critique the pacing as uneven, with slower sections impacting overall momentum. However, the novel's emotional depth and exploration of familial bonds resonate, making it a compelling read for historical fiction enthusiasts.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Lost Daughter?

A reader who enjoys historical fiction with a focus on family secrets and romance, similar to Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden or Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale, would appreciate Gill Paul's The Lost Daughter. It combines drama, mystery, and the backdrop of Russian Imperial history.

4.4

5,889 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

496

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

Historical Fiction

Mystery & Crime Fiction
Setting

Russia • 1910s

Topic
World History

European History
Publication Year

2019

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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