The Secret by the Lake

By: Louise Douglas

Narrated by: Karen Cass

From NUMBER ONE bestseller Louise Douglas

When a tragedy forces the family Amy works for as a nanny to retreat to a small lakeside cottage, she realises they desperately need her help and support, so she agrees to go with them.

But Amy finds the cottage by the lake unsettling, even sinister. The house is where the children’s mother spent her childhood – and the place where her seventeen-year-old sister disappeared mysteriously.

Before long, ominous truths begin rising to the surface, and Amy becomes bewitched by the missing sister’s story. Can Amy unlock the secrets of the past before they repeat themselves?

Bestselling author of House by the SeaLouise Douglas returns with an enthralling and captivating novel, perfect for fans of Barbara O’Neal, Lucinda Riley and Rachel Hore.

©2021 Louise Douglas (P)2021 Boldwood Books

Critic reviews

"Chillingly atmospheric and utterly compelling." (Tammy Cohen)

"Crackles with repressed longing...the explosive ending took my breath away." (C.L. Taylor)

Great story

I was not sure after the first couple of chapters but so glad I stayed with it. It was a great listen and kept me engaged to the end. Ended up finishing it much quicker than anticipated as I didn’t want to stop once it got going.

Loved it!

I loved the story and the happy ending.
I think the performer did a great job, right emphasis where it needed to be. Nothing exaggerated.

Love Louise Douglas

As usual, Louise Douglas did not disappoint and Karen Crass’s narration was perfection. Suspenseful, sometimes creepy, and emotional.

Plot twist

Loved the story. I didn’t want to stop listening to see what would happen next.

Both sad and beautiful

I have enjoyed the twists and turns in this authors books. Great storyteller. I would recommend it to everyone. Reader is also excellent