The London House

De: Katherine Reay

Narrado por: Madeleine Maby

Uncovering a dark family secret sends one woman through the history of Britain's World War II spy network and glamorous 1930s Paris to save her family's reputation. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn and Ariel Lawhon.

Caroline Payne thinks it's just another day of work until she receives a call from Mat Hammond, an old college friend and historian, who has uncovered a scandalous secret kept buried for decades: In World War II, Caroline's British great-aunt betrayed family and country to marry her German lover.

Determined to find answers and save her family's reputation, Caroline flies to her family's ancestral home in London, where she and Mat discover diaries and letters that reveal her grandmother and great-aunt were known as the "Waite sisters." Popular and witty, they came of age during the interwar years, a time of peace and luxury filled with dances, jazz clubs, and romance. The buoyant tone of the correspondence soon yields to sadder revelations as the sisters grow apart and one leaves home for the glittering fashion scene of Paris, despite rumblings of a coming world war.

Each letter brings more questions. Was Caroline's great-aunt actually a traitor and Nazi collaborator, or is there a more complex truth buried in the past? Together, Caroline and Mat uncover stories of spies and secrets, love and heartbreak, and the events of one fateful evening in 1941 that changed everything.

In this rich historical novel from award-winning author Katherine Reay, a young woman is tasked with writing the next chapter of her family's story. But Caroline must choose whether to embrace a love of her own and proceed with caution if her family's decades-old wounds are to heal without tearing them even further apart.

Don't miss out on this captivating split-timeline novel that takes you on a journey from the present day to the first half of the 20th century. The London House by Katherine Reay will leave you breathless as you uncover the scandalous secrets of the Waite sisters. This stand-alone novel is perfect for book clubs looking for their next read. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a copy of The London House and discover the heartbreak, redemption, and enduring power of family today.

"Carefully researched, emotionally hewn, and written with a sure hand, The London House is a tantalizing tale of deeply held secrets, heartbreak, redemption, and the enduring way that family can both hurt and heal us. I enjoyed it thoroughly." --Kristin Harmel, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Names

Reseñas de la Crítica

'A woman searches for the truth about the disappearance of her ancestor in the spellbinding latest from Reay (Dear Mr. Knightly) . . . Reay's fast-paced foray into the past cleverly reveals a family's secrets and how a pivotal moment shaped future generations. Readers who enjoy engrossing family mystery should take note.'

'Reay's (Of Literature and Lattes) latest is a complex portrait of a family torn apart by secrets. It covers multiple threads, from the brave women spies in World War II to perspectives on history to the ways in which trauma stops people from accepting the love that they are offered . . . For readers who enjoy novels featuring courageous women in World War II. Reay explores the uncertainty of history and how trauma can be carried across generations, but makes clear that it's never too late for redemption--Jan Marry, Heritage P.L., New Kent and Charles City, VA'

'Reay's characters are engaging, and her descriptions of Paris and London are lovely.'

Unique and validating

If you like unique storytelling methods, love history and crave romance, restoration, and satisfying conclusions, this novel is for you. Told through twin sisters’ diaries and letters as the hero and heroine investigate the truth of a family mystery from WWII, I was pulled deep into the tangle made of withheld truth, desperate times, and bone-deep grief. The characters lived in the narrator’s voice and Reay’s words. I didn’t want to stop listening.

Two thumbs up

A great listen, and I enjoyed the voices. Intriguing, exciting, and heart-jerking. I recommend this one!

excellent excellent story I wish they had a different reader

I didn't care for the reader, it was a shame because the story was so good I've listened to other Catherine Ray novels and loved them

Well woven story

Excellent plot. Keeps you guessing to the end. Truly gripping. Love listening. The narrator did an excellent job.

Great story, narrator

The story was GREAT!! I didn't love the narrator though. It seemed to me that she pronounced the words too precisely and it lost a sense of feeling. It was better when she was speaking for other characters, but could have been so much better. I stuck through it for the story though, FANTASTIC!!

Outstanding

This book was fabulous. It had information that I had not known about the war. Really great story! The basic theme is how history can change generations of one family.

Enjoyable Enough

An engaging listen with good narration. The story itself is in the 3.5 range. Nothing special, nothing of superior excellence, but an enjoyable listen nonetheless.

characters

I didn’t relate to the modern day characters. The protagonist doesn’t remember her love interest, then remembers who was one of the kindest people despite evidence to the contrary. He gives her history lectures which she listens to with delight.

Wonderful Narration!

I’m so glad I listened to this vs reading. The narrator did a wonderful job with all the various accents and retelling when it was present day, a letter, and past.

Captivating

An amazing, captivating loving story. Very interesting and historical story. Very good performance. Couldn’t stop listening. Thanks