The Garden of Lost Secrets

Name: The Garden of Lost Secrets
Brand: Hachette Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Kelly Bowen
ISBN: 9781668626283

Author: Kelly Bowen

Narrator: Polly Lee, Marisa Calin, Matthew Wolf

Unabridged: 12 hr 29 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 05/16/2023

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction, Military Fiction, Women

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included

Synopsis

From an award-winning author, two sisters discover the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother during WWII in this riveting tale of one woman’s secrets lost in the chaos of war—perfect for fans of Julia Kelly and Natasha Lester.

1940 - Stasia always found comfort in the idyllic French countryside where she spent her childhood summers, roaming the gardens of an old chateau and finding inspiration for fairy tales full of bravery and adventure. But these days are much darker, and with Nazis storming across Europe, she soon finds herself one of the most hunted agents of the Resistance. The only safe haven she can think of is Chateau de Montissaire. But she’s about to discover that it just may be the center of her biggest mission yet.

Present day - When Isabelle purchases a crumbling chateau in Rouen, it’s not just a renovation project—it’s a chance to reconnect with her sister, Emilie, the only family she has left. What she uncovers instead is an intriguing mystery…

As the siblings piece together the incredible truth behind the books written by their great-grandmother Stasia, they discover an exciting story of courage in the face of treachery, and an explosive secret that will change everything they believed about their family.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Katie on April 26, 2023

3.5 stars The Garden of Lost Secrets falls in the WW2 historical fiction genre although it leans heavily on the fiction side as the characters and plot come from the author's creative mind. While certain facts about the war are incorporated into the story there's not going to be a big opportunity to......more

Goodreads review by Madison on May 18, 2023

The Garden of Lost Secrets by Kelly Bowen Historical fiction. Dual time line mostly during WWII, some 2022. A bit of romance. Stasia spends her childhood summers at her grandparents farm in France. Nearby is the empty Chateau de Montissaire where the gardens are impressive, wild and peaceful. She me......more

Goodreads review by Literary on May 18, 2023

A wonderful dual timeline WWII novel, featuring Stascia, one of the most targeted members of the French Resistance, and years later her two estranged granddaughters, who work on mending their relationship while renovating a French chateau and discovering secrets about their grandmother. Grand prose,......more

Goodreads review by Ashlyn on April 18, 2023

This book was perfection. I absolutely loved this book. It was honestly one of the best books I have read in awhile. The author knows how to craft a beautifully heart-wrenching story. The characters and the storyline were so captivating that I did not want to put this book down. I love how the autho......more

Goodreads review by Shannon on May 30, 2023

A really moving and heartbreaking dual timeline story about family secrets and one woman's vigilante resistance work during WWII. I love stories like this one where we learn about parts of the past that have largely been unknown and books that highlight the courage and bravery of women during wartim......more

Quotes

“Bowen draws on the lives of Nancy Wake and Josephine Baker and the 2018 discovery of a Paris apartment untouched since WWII in this rich historical tale. The stories unearthed in the apartment pique from the first page in this magnetic novel full of tragedy and rich characters.”—Publishers Weekly on The Paris Apartment

"Kelly Bowen creates an evocative and thrilling glimpse into the lives of two heroic women risking everything in occupied Paris during World War II. A beautiful novel for fans of The Nightingale."—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Night in London, on The Paris Apartment

“A beautifully written cast of characters unraveling the mysteries and humanity of war. Enticing.”—Mandy Robotham, USA Today bestselling author, on The Paris Apartment

"Kelly Bowen's The Paris Apartment is a compelling story of two women navigating the dangers of occupied Paris with bravery and compassion. Bowen paints a richly layered picture of glamour, intrigue, and sacrifice that is at once heartbreaking and hopeful."—Julia Kelly, international bestselling author of The Light Over London, on The Paris Apartment