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The Lantern - Deborah Lawrenson
The Lantern
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A modern gothic novel of love, secrets, and murder—set against the lush backdrop of Provence Meeting Dom was the most incredible thing that had ever happened to me. When Eve falls for the secretive, charming Dom in Switzerland, their whirlwind relationship leads them to Les GenÉvriers, an... show more
A modern gothic novel of love, secrets, and murder—set against the lush backdrop of Provence Meeting Dom was the most incredible thing that had ever happened to me. When Eve falls for the secretive, charming Dom in Switzerland, their whirlwind relationship leads them to Les GenÉvriers, an abandoned house set among the fragrant lavender fields of the South of France. Each enchanting day delivers happy discoveries: hidden chambers, secret vaults, a beautiful wrought-iron lantern. Deeply in love and surrounded by music, books, and the heady summer scents of the French countryside, Eve has never felt more alive. But with autumn’s arrival the days begin to cool, and so, too, does Dom. Though Eve knows he bears the emotional scars of a failed marriage—one he refuses to talk about—his silence arouses suspicion and uncertainty. The more reticent Dom is to explain, the more Eve becomes obsessed with finding answers—and with unraveling the mystery of his absent, beautiful ex-wife, Rachel. Like its owner, Les GenÉvriers is also changing. Bright, warm rooms have turned cold and uninviting; shadows now fall unexpectedly; and Eve senses a presence moving through the garden. Is it a ghost from the past or a manifestation of her current troubles with Dom? Can she trust Dom, or could her life be in danger? Eve does not know that Les GenÉvriers has been haunted before. BÉnÉdicte Lincel, the house’s former owner, thrived as a young girl within the rich elements of the landscape: the violets hidden in the woodland, the warm wind through the almond trees. She knew the bitter taste of heartbreak and tragedy—long-buried family secrets and evil deeds that, once unearthed, will hold shocking and unexpected consequences for Eve.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN: 9780062049698 (0062049690)
Publisher: Harper
Pages no: 386
Edition language: English
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Sailing in a Sea of Words
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Book: The Lantern Author: Deborah Lawrenson Genre: Romance/Mystery/Supernatural/Fiction/Travel Summary (from flap of Harper edition): “Meeting Dom was the most incredible thing that had ever happened to me …” When Eve falls for the secretive, charming Dom in Switzerland, their whirlwind relati...
That's What She Read
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mtw1tter
mtw1tter rated it
1.0 The Lantern
Cloying with florid descriptions. But where are the characterisations?
DemonessTenebrae
DemonessTenebrae rated it
1.0 Lantern
Boring... I had to make myself finish it. The story is dragging on and on and on about the stupidest details ever. Very disappointing. And it's not scary or full of love, I can't believe that they printed on the cover that this is a gothic love story!! What is gothic about it? Don't waste your time ...
Mickey Is Hopelessly Average
Mickey Is Hopelessly Average rated it
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I hated this book.
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