Uncover secrets and mystery as WW2 approaches in this gripping, unputdownable novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author, new for summer 2026

_____ 'Another heartstopping historical novel by Dinah Jefferies ... Highly recommended' 5-star reader review

_____ 'Another heartstopping historical novel by Dinah Jefferies ... Highly recommended' 5-star reader review

The Dordogne, 1936

Amid tangled gardens and crumbling walls, Chateau Rousseau guards its secrets well.

Pushing open its faded door, Thirza Caruthers arrives to care for her great-aunt. She's made a promise - unaware of what awaits.

As the skies darken above Europe, the chateau begins to reveal its secrets: stories of forbidden love, devastating betrayal, and a child who vanished years ago.

But in uncovering the truth, Thirza may lose herself forever.

READERS LOVE THE LOST CHÂTEAU:

'Dinah has a gift for storytelling' _____

'Lush, atmospheric, and beautifully written'_____

'Captivating' _____

'So cleverly written ... Would definitely recommend!' _____

'A superbly written novel with all sorts of twists and turns!' _____

'Highly recommended for fans of the author, historical fiction and a little mystery' _____

'A wonderful book with interesting characters' _____

'My favourite Dinah Jefferies novel so far ... A fantastic page turner' _____

Autorentext

Dinah Jefferies began her career with The Separation, followed by the No.1 Sunday Times and Richard and Judy bestseller, The Tea-Planter's Wife. Born in Malaysia, she moved to England at the age of nine. In 1985, a family tragedy changed everything, and she now draws on the experience of loss in her writing, infusing love, loss and danger with the beauty of her locations. She is published in 29 languages in over 30 countries and lives close to her family in Gloucestershire.

Klappentext

The Dordogne, 1936Amid tangled gardens and crumbling walls, Chateau Rousseau guards its secrets well.

Pushing open its faded door, Thirza Caruthers arrives to care for her great-aunt. She's made a promise - unaware of what awaits.

As the skies darken above Europe, the chateau begins to reveal its secrets: stories of forbidden love, devastating betrayal, and a child who vanished years ago.

But in uncovering the truth, Thirza may lose herself forever.

READERS LOVE THE LOST CHÂTEAU:

'Dinah has a gift for storytelling'

'Lush, atmospheric, and beautifully written'

'Captivating'

'So cleverly written ... Would definitely recommend!'

'A superbly written novel with all sorts of twists and turns!'

'Another heartstopping****historical novel by Dinah Jefferies ... Highly recommended'

'Highly recommended for fans of the author, historical fiction and a little mystery'

'A wonderful book with interesting characters'

'My favourite Dinah Jefferies novel so far ... A fantastic page turner'