The Woman in the Lake

by Nicola Cornick

Overview

In the tradition of the lush, historical dramas of Kate Morton, Philippa Gregory and Barbara Erskine, USA TODAY bestselling author Nicola Cornick's The Woman in the Lake is a delicious tale of jealousy, greed, plotting and revenge that spans the generations between decadent Georgian society and present day.

Discover why Publishers Weekly calls Nicola Cornick "a rising star"—watch for The Woman in the Lake, coming soon from Graydon House.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781525823558
Publisher:	Graydon House Books
Publication date:	02/26/2019
Edition description:	Original
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	1,133,163
Product dimensions:	5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

International bestselling author Nicola Cornick writes historical romance for HQN Books and time slip romance for MIRA UK. She became fascinated with history when she was a child, and spent hours poring over historical novels and watching costume drama. She studied history at university and wrote her master’s thesis on heroes. Nicola also acts as a historical advisor for television and radio. In her spare time she works as a guide in a 17th century mansion.

Editorial Reviews

12/17/2018

Cornick (The Phantom Tree) ably interweaves genres, eras, and narratives in this romantic suspense novel with paranormal elements. In 1763, Lady Isabella and Lord Eustace Gerard are locked in a vicious marriage. She takes lovers to help her tolerate his brutality as he grows entangled with a violent smuggling ring operating near their estate in Wiltshire. When Gerard gives Isabella an opulent gold silk gown, the dress seems to speed their trajectory toward disaster. In 2004, 13-year-old Fenella Brightwell is driven by sudden compulsion to steal the gown during a school visit to the estate. Disturbed by the turbulent emotions and images it engenders, she hides it away in the house she shares with her grandmother, Sarah. Fourteen years later, Sarah dies and the gown is returned to Fenella, who’s now trying to rebuild her life after divorcing her abusive husband. Assailed by alarming visions, she teams with her best friend’s brother, art expert Hamish Ross, to learn more about the gown’s dark past. The tentative romance between Fenella and Hamish effectively balances the sinister mood of the 18th-century story. Romance fans will be most satisfied. (Feb.)

Publishers Weekly

"There is much to enjoy in [this] sumptuous novel." -Sunday Mirror on THE PHANTOM TREE

"Filled with romance, drama, mystery and intrigue. Perfect for fans of Tracy Rees, Barbara Erskine, and Kate Riordan." -Historical Novel Society on THE PHANTOM TREE

"A brilliant time-slip novel with a great twist in the tail!" -Woman Magazine n THE PHANTOM TREE

"Atmospheric and elegant, House of Shadows casts a hypnotic spell.... [It] blends a supernaturally tinged historical drama à la Outlander with a cozy village mystery to addictive, mesmerizing effect." -BookPage

"For fans of Barbara Erskine and Kate Morton comes an unforgettable novel.... House of Shadows delivers all that it promises." -Heroes and Heartbreakers

"There's a beautiful and ethereal feel to the story, and I found myself with chill bumps reading late at night.... Delightfully atmospheric, House of Shadows is masterfully spun out, [and] deftly performed. Fans of Susanna Kearsley will enjoy this book." -Fresh Fiction

"Popular fiction author Cornick skillfully packages all these elements into an enjoyable read." -Booklist on HOUSE OF SHADOWS

"Fans of Kate Morton will enjoy this gripping tale." -Candis on HOUSE OF SHADOWS

From the Publisher

Nicola Cornick’s spellbinding gothic romance is graced with outstanding narrations by Malk Williams, Imogen Church, Charlie Sanderson, and Rebecca Courtney. In 1763, Lady Isabella is trapped in a hateful marriage to sadistic Lord Eustace Gerard. Gerard has a dress made for Isabella, a magnificent, if mysterious, gold silk gown, which he orders her to wear. In 2004, Fenella Brightwell is a spunky 13-year-old who likes to steal little things. On a school trip to the Gerard museum/estate Fenella feels an overwhelming compulsion to steal the gown. Proximity to the dress enhances one’s darkest nature, and in alternate sections, Lady Isabella, Lord Eustace, Fenella, and the other important characters are given first-rate characterizations as each is drawn to the dress. Outstanding performances all around. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2019 - AudioFile

Nicola Cornick’s spellbinding gothic romance is graced with outstanding narrations by Malk Williams, Imogen Church, Charlie Sanderson, and Rebecca Courtney. In 1763, Lady Isabella is trapped in a hateful marriage to sadistic Lord Eustace Gerard. Gerard has a dress made for Isabella, a magnificent, if mysterious, gold silk gown, which he orders her to wear. In 2004, Fenella Brightwell is a spunky 13-year-old who likes to steal little things. On a school trip to the Gerard museum/estate Fenella feels an overwhelming compulsion to steal the gown. Proximity to the dress enhances one’s darkest nature, and in alternate sections, Lady Isabella, Lord Eustace, Fenella, and the other important characters are given first-rate characterizations as each is drawn to the dress. Outstanding performances all around. S.J.H. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2019 - AudioFile