The Garden of Lost Secrets -- Kelly Bowen, Paperback

Two sisters discover the fairy tales written by their great-grandmother during WWII in this riveting tale of one woman's secrets lost in the chaos of war--perfect for fans of Julia Kelly and Natasha Lester.

1940 - Stasia always found comfort in the idyllic French countryside where she spent her childhood summers, roaming the gardens of an old chateau and finding inspiration for fairy tales full of bravery and adventure. But these days are much darker, and with Nazis storming across Europe, she soon finds herself one of the most hunted agents of the Resistance. The only safe haven she can think of is Chateau de Montissaire. But she's about to discover that it just may be the center of her biggest mission yet.

Present day - When Isabelle purchases a crumbling chateau in Rouen, it's not just a renovation project--it's a chance to reconnect with her sister, Emilie, the only family she has left. What she uncovers instead is an intriguing mystery... As the siblings piece together the incredible truth behind the books written by their great-grandmother Stasia, they discover an exciting story of courage in the face of treachery and an explosive secret that will change everything they believed about their family.


Author: Kelly Bowen
Publisher: Forever
Published: 05/16/2023
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9781538722145

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 04/01/2023 pg. 99

About the Author
Award-winning author Kelly Bowen grew up in Manitoba, Canada, and attended the University of Manitoba, where she earned bachelor of science and master of science degrees in veterinary studies. She worked as a research scientist before realizing her dream to be a writer of historical fiction. Kelly currently lives in Winnipeg with her husband and two sons.

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