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The Lost Story of Via Belle
Hardcover
RomanceChristian FictionGeneral Fiction
Publisher Price: $32.99
ISBN13: 9781496474513
Publisher: Tyndale Fiction
Published: Apr 14 2026
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.10
Height: 1.50 Width: 5.60 Depth: 8.40
Language: English
Searching for a story to adapt for film, an aspiring screenwriter becomes captivated by a bestselling classic novel and the mysterious disappearance of the woman who wrote it.
1940. Via Belle's sweet romance novels made readers believe in happily ever after. But Via's reality was much more complicated. While her first husband was alive, her creativity thrived in a beautiful stone estate situated above a pristine lake and moonflower garden. After his tragic death and a whirlwind second marriage shrouded in secrets, Via vanished from public life, leaving behind a shadow of scandal . . . and her final story.
2006. Screenwriter Harper Rayne is desperate for a breakthrough, if only she can find the right story to tell. But when she digs into the life of her late mother's favorite novelist, she never expects it to become personal. Drawn to the quaint Pennsylvania town where both her mother and Via once lived, Harper discovers more than a mystery to solve--she finds echoes of her own longing for love, healing, and home. As long-buried secrets come to light, Harper must decide if she'll protect the past or rewrite this particular ending.
Described as a powerhouse in dual-timeline Christian fiction (Library Journal), Melanie Dobson delivers another rich, atmospheric novel about the legacy of sacrificial love and the redemptive power of truth.
- Standalone dual-timeline historical mystery filled with drama, faith, and intrigue
- Clean, suspenseful historical fiction, perfect for fans of Susan Meissner, Lisa Wingate, or Patti Callahan Henry
- Includes discussion questions for book groups
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