Welcome to another Tuesday celebrating bookish events, from Tuesday/First Chapter/Intros, hosted by Bibliophile by the Sea; and Teaser Tuesdays hosted by A Daily Rhythm.
I am delighted to share an e-ARC from NetGalley that I’ll be reading soon. The Lake House, by Kate Morton, is an intricately plotted, spellbinding new novel of heart-stopping suspense and uncovered secrets.
Intro: (Cornwall, August 1933)
The rain was heavy now and the hem of her dress was splattered with mud. She’d have to hide it afterwards; no one could know that she’d been out.
Clouds covered the moon, a stroke of luck she didn’t deserve, and she made her way through the thick, black night as quickly as she could. She’d come earlier to dig the hole, but only now, under veil of darkness, would she finish the job. Rain stippled the surface of the trout stream, drummed relentlessly on the earth beside it. Something bolted through the bracken nearby, but she didn’t flinch, didn’t stop. She’d been in and out of the woods all her life and knew the way by heart.
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Teaser: (London, 2003)
A list of sites appeared on her screen and she skimmed through the options until she found an entry from a site called firstworldwar.com which seemed reputable. Sadie clicked and started reading the definition. A term used to describe psychological trauma…intensity of artillery battles…neurotic cracks in otherwise mentally stable soldiers. (58%).
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Blurb: Living on her family’s idyllic lakeside estate in Cornwall, England, Alice Edevane is a bright, inquisitive, innocent, and precociously talented sixteen-year-old who loves to write stories. But the mysteries she pens are no match for the one her family is about to endure…
One midsummer’s eve, after a beautiful party drawing hundreds of guests to the estate has ended, the Edevanes discover that their youngest child, eleven-month-old Theo, has vanished without a trace. What follows is a tragedy that tears the family apart in ways they never imagined.
Decades later, Alice is living in London, having enjoyed a long successful career as an author. Theo’s case has never been solved, though Alice still harbors a suspicion as to the culprit. Miles away, Sadie Sparrow, a young detective in the London police force, is staying at her grandfather’s house in Cornwall. While out walking one day, she stumbles upon the old estate—now crumbling and covered with vines, clearly abandoned long ago. Her curiosity is sparked, setting off a series of events that will bring her and Alice together and reveal shocking truths about a past long gone…yet more present than ever.
A lush, atmospheric tale of intertwined destinies, this latest novel from a masterful storyteller is an enthralling, thoroughly satisfying read.
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Would you keep reading? I have been very eager to open this book and discover the heart-stopping suspense and the secrets that stayed buried for a long while. What do you think?
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This does sound good! I never finished the other Kate Morton book I attempted to read (and I just realized it didn’t make my Top Ten list for today–oh well), but I’ve been wanting to try something else by her. I hope you enjoy this one!
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This will be my first by the author, and I am definitely hoping it will grab me and hold on tight…as there are 500+ pages! LOL
Thanks for stopping by, Wendy.
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There is absolutely no doubt that I will be reading this one! I love Kate Morton’s books and have this on pre-order (no ARC available for UK readers) and I’m clearing a space in my schedule to enjoy it over a weekend. Great choice 🙂
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Oh, good to know…I haven’t read anything by the author, although I’ve been admiring the covers and titles for a while. Thanks for stopping by, Cleopatra, and I hope you get it soon!
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Based on the first paragraph, I’d like to read more. I’m really curious about what she is doing and I need to keep going.
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Thanks, Margot, I hope the story will engage me, too, as it is a lengthy book…this is my first by this author. Glad you could stop by.
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What a great opening. Very intriguing.
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Thanks, Suzie, glad you could stop by!
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I tried Kate Morton several years ago when my mum was raving about her. But I couldn’t get into her at all.
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Oh, that’s too bad…I hope I have a different experience. Thanks for stopping by, Karen.
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well she has such a big following that she clearly has an appeal.just not to me
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Definitely would (and plan to) read this. Very atmospheric writing –always.
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Thanks, Diane, I’m very excited about it and hoping to love it. Glad you could stop by, and thanks for hosting.
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I’m looking forward to reading this book. Love the Cornwall setting, too. Enjoy!
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I think Cornwall sounds lovely….have only seen it in movies…sigh. Thanks for stopping by, JoAnn.
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I’ve seen this one around a fair amount, but the intro didn’t really grab me. I think I’d read a bit more before deciding, though.
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Thanks, Sarah, and I’m glad you could stop by.
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Sounds like a great mystery read. Here’s my TT: http://wp.me/p4DMf0-X7
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I think so, too, Ms. M. Thanks for stopping by!
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I’ve seen this title in a few places, but this is the first teaser/blurb I’ve read. It does sounds interesting, although not my usual genre.
Here’s my TT for the week: http://justasecondblog.blogspot.com/2015/10/teaser-tuesdaysfirst-chapter-first.html
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I have never read the author before, but now I’m excited. Thanks for stopping by, Kym.
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The intro sounds really good, Laurel-Rain; can’t wait to hear what you think of this one, because I know it’s going to be a popular pick. Thanks so much for sharing this; I would definitely keep reading.
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Thanks for stopping by, Tara, and I am definitely eager to immerse myself in this one.
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Sounds like an intriguing mystery. I’d read on.
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I think it will be, too, Harvee….thanks for stopping by.
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Sounds like a good mystery. Hope it’s as good as you want it to be.
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Thanks, Laura, I hope so too!
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This sounds really interesting! Will definitely check it out! My Teaser
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Thanks, Hannah, glad you could stop by!
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This book does sound very interesting. I would love to read more.
Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Claire, I am excited about it!
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Good choice. This one is on my TBR list.
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Hope we both love it, Catherine…thanks for stopping by.
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I love the cover and the sound of it. I think you made a great choice with this book.
sherry @ fundinmental My TT
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Thanks, Sherry, I love the look and sound of it, too!
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I definitely would keep reading this one, so captivating.
http://tributebooksmama.blogspot.com/2015/10/teaser-tuesday.html
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Thanks, Mary Ann, I am eager to dive in….
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This sounds good and I like the writing style.
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Me, too, Dagny…thanks for stopping by!
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I really like the idea of this book so yes, would definitely keep on reading.
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Thanks, glad you liked the excerpts, Emma…enjoy your week!
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Hmm, what’s she doing out there in the rain and mud? I would definitely keep reading- and I like the suspenseful sound of it. Enjoy!
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I know, that seemed a little spooky to me, Greg…thanks for stopping by!
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I’d never be able to stop reading, after that beginning! I love Kate Morton’s books — looking forward to getting this one. Thanks for sharing, and hope you enjoy the book.
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Oh, that’s good to know…this one will be my first by the author. Thanks for stopping by, Joy.
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I take it the teaser is talking about “shell-shocked”.
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That would be my guess, Alice Audrey….thanks for stopping by.
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This is on my wishlist and sounds great.
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Thanks, Yvonne, glad you could stop by…hope we both love it.
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