63 pages 2 hours read

Kate Morton

The Lake House

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2015

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Before You Read

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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.

Reviews & Readership

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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 this

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.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre

Mystery / Crime Fiction

Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction

British Literature

Themes

Relationships: Daughters & Sons

Topics

History: World