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The Forgotten Palace
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781804159415
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Apr 12 2023
Pages: 306
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
London 1900
Alice Webster has made the worst decision of her life. When her Aunt Agatha offers her the chance to go on a Grand Tour she jumps at the opportunity to get away from the glare of scandal. Heading off to see the world as the century turns, Alice begins to believe her broken heart can be healed, and a chance encounter on a train bound for Paris changes everything. When their journey takes them to a Cretan house thick with history, and the world-famous dig at Knossos, stories from the past begin to echo through Alice's life.
London Present Day
Eloise De'Ath is meant to be a grieving widow. But if people knew the truth about her late husband, they'd understand why she can't even pretend. Needing to escape, Eloise heads to Crete and the house her father-in-law Quinn left her, and slowly Quinn's home begins to reveal its mysteries. In his office Eloise discovers his life's work: the study of the Victorian excavation to find the Minotaur's labyrinth. Fascinated by the diaries of a young woman from the dig, Eloise is drawn into Alice's tale of lost love and her growing obsession with Ariadne, the princess of the labyrinth.
Two women divided by time but connected by the long-hidden secrets of the past. As their stories join in a golden thread, a terrible injustice might finally be undone'
This unforgettable timeslip novel is perfect for fans of Barbara Erskine, Elena Collins and Diana Gabaldon.
Praise forAlexandra Walsh:
Scintillating, skilful and spellbinding, beautifully written and researched. Alexandra Walsh weaves a perfectly crafted dual timeline tale that will enthral and delight the reader from the first words until the very last sparkling moment' Elena Collins
I absolutely loved this beautifully written and characterful novel which intrigued me as it moves seamlessly between 1900 and the present with a throwback to Theseus and The Minotaur of ancient Crete' Carol McGrath
Alexandra Walsh is a master storyteller and does historical time hops so well. The mystery, the intrigue and beautiful storytelling is ever present in The Forgotten Palace, as it is in all Alex's novels. The plot, mixed with the Greek mythology, and characters make her latest fiction another masterpiece and one that stays with you a long time after you turn the last page' Michelle Rawlins
If you love timeslip stories with an intricate and intriguing historical thread, then this is for you. A fascinating page-turner' Sarah Bennett
Alexandra Walsh's best book yet, with strong echoes between the historical and present day timelines. The history is impeccably researched' Eva Glyn
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