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The House on Biscayne Bay

By: Chanel Cleeton
Narrated by: Caroline Hewitt, Frankie Corzo
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Named an Anticipated Read of 2024 by Entertainment Weekly and a Best Historical Fiction novel of 2024 by BookBub.

As death stalks a gothic mansion in Miami, the lives of two women intertwine as the past and present collide in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s atmospheric new novel.

With the Great War finally behind them, many Americans flock to South Florida with their sights set on making a fortune. When wealthy industrialist Robert Barnes and his wife, Anna, build Marbrisa, a glamorous estate on Biscayne Bay, they become the toast of the newly burgeoning society. Anna and Robert appear to have it all, but in a town like Miami, appearances can be deceiving, and one scandal can change everything.

Years later following the tragic death of her parents in Havana, Carmen Acosta journeys to Marbrisa, the grand home of her estranged older sister, Carolina, and her husband, Asher Wyatt. On the surface, the gilded estate looks like paradise, but Carmen quickly learns that nothing at Marbrisa is as it seems. The house has a treacherous legacy, and Carmen’s own life is soon in jeopardy . . . unless she can unravel the secrets buried beneath the mansion’s facade and stop history from repeating itself.

©2024 Chanel Cleeton (P)2024 Penguin Audio
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Critic reviews

"Chanel Cleeton goes gothic with her latest, and it's a smashing success! The House on Biscayne Bay is a splashy, atmospheric thrill-ride!"—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye

“Reminiscent of Rebecca and Mexican Gothic, Cleeton has spun an eerie, unpredictable tale of secrets in old-world Florida. No one is to be trusted in The House on Biscayne Bay, and Cleeton will leave even the most discerning readers in awe as she reveals twist after twist. Brilliantly done!”Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary

"The House on Biscayne Bay has it all–glitz, glamor, and a mesmerizing murder. This haunting tale is gorgeously written and will keep you riveted until the end. Such a fabulous read!"—Madeline Martin, New York Times bestselling author of The Librarian Spy

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Loved it!

I’m from South Florida with Cuban roots and I just love hearing  story based on Florida that’s why I love hearing this author.

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Not her best

The book dragged. I loved the Cuba series, but this just didn’t live up to her other books.

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Gothic in Miami

This was a paralinear tale of a storied mansion in Miami, but not my kind of book. However, it surprised me with its unspooling of two dark tales. I liked it!
Narration for both worlds was delivered skillfully, nicely transporting me back to life between the wars.

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Landscape description

Loved the description of the landscape and its historical fiction. The mystery was a plus. I would recommend

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You will NOT regret this book!

Wow - where to start! The performance, the imagery, the mystery, the tension, the history - it is fabulous! It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Please do yourself a favor and listen to it!

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Chanel’s books are amazing!

I loved the mystery in this book. I loved the references to one of her other books as well. Her books are amazing!

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Hooked

I binged this audio in two days. It was so good! It had so many intertwined stories all in one.

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Chanel Cleeton doesn’t disappoint !

I’ve think I’ve read them all - her books are great reads !! This book is just a good a read as her others ! Enjoyed it !

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Terrific performance, predictable storyline

Cleeton’s books follow a predictable pattern. I very much enjoyed the first few I read, but now it feels a little tired. The performance of this audiobook is terrific. The book has a lot of internal dialogue making it a great audio read. I finished it in one day.

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Quick to get into the mystery

I love this author’s series about Cuban sisters so I was excited and waiting for this book to be released. I didn’t quite fall in love with the characters & relationships in this book like I have in her other books, but I love the way she gets right into the story quickly. She switches back and forth between the timelines smoothly giving you hints and details throughout instead of waiting to share everything at the end. Less romantic connection than her other books and I missed that, but it was an interesting story that moved along quickly.

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