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The Secret by the Lake
- Narrated by: Karen Cass
- Length: 9 hrs and 48 mins
- Categories: Romance, Romantic Suspense
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Publisher's Summary
A family tragedy.
Amy's always felt like something's been missing in her life. When a tragedy forces the family she works for as a nanny to retreat to a small lakeside cottage, she realises she cannot leave them now.
A sister's secret.
But Amy finds something unsettling about the cottage by the lake. This is where the children's mother spent her childhood - and the place where her sister disappeared mysteriously at just 17.
A web of lies.
Soon Amy becomes tangled in the missing sister's story as dark truths begin rising to the surface. But can Amy unlock the secrets of the past before they repeat themselves?
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
- Sue Jackson
- 04-11-16
Compelling!!!
It's hard to write a review without giving spoilers so just to say would recommend this as a compelling story with heartbreaking layer upon layer of secrets!! Will stay long with anyone who reads!
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Overall3 out of 5 stars
- Amazon Customer
- 05-29-20
house by the lake
Very disappointing after reading the "house by the sea" too drawn out and too long
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- S. Christie
- 04-17-18
Enjoyable listen
I enjoyed this book. It compulsive listening and I completed it in one day. The narrator was good. Very easy to listen to and enthusiastic in her performance. The story took a while to unfold but when it got going it was excellent. A complete page turner. I liked the way the author tied up all the loose ends in the books conclusion. This is the first book I have bought by this author, but will definitely listen to more. A good use of a credit.
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Overall5 out of 5 stars
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Performance5 out of 5 stars
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Story5 out of 5 stars
- Alexandra
- 12-20-16
really enjoyed it. didn't expect the twist!
I really enjoyed the book and the twist at the end. Great listen would recommend
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- Amanda
- 03-25-16
Great story - unexpected ending
I really enjoyed this one and was caught up in the story right from the beginning but I wasn't expecting what came out at the end. Call my naive! Amy is a young girl who has been working as a nanny/housekeeper for a family in France when tragedy happens and the family have to return to Somerset to a small, cold cottage. Strange things happen in the cottage and Amy is determined to get to the bottom of it while protecting her charges. She falls in love and I really wanted it to turn out well for all.
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Overall4 out of 5 stars
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Performance4 out of 5 stars
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Story4 out of 5 stars
- H. Edwards
- 03-01-16
1960s story with a twist
This story although set in the 1960s has a modern theme and a twist.
The plotline develops well throughout the story. I liked the spookiness of the story - present but not overwhelming. At times I found it difficult to believe it was set in the 60s as some of the themes were quite modern. But overall a good listen.
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
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Performance3 out of 5 stars
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Story2 out of 5 stars
- Scarlett Massel
- 03-25-16
A bit preachy
Not a bad story line but wordy, when perhaps less is more.
Confusing morals, background education insufficient for suppositions if story teller.