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The Lost Castle

A Split-Time Romance

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by Kristy Cambron
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Bridging the past and present in three time periods—the French Revolution, World War II, and present day—The Lost Castle is an enchanting, interwoven story of three resilient women connected by a storybook castle that stands witness to their lives.

1789: Aveline Saint-Moreau is a wealthy and beautiful young aristocrat preparing for her betrothal to the Duc et Vivay's heir Philippe, but the French Revolution looms as the Bastille is stormed in Paris.

1944: Viola Hart is a Resistance fighter in France during World War II, desperately trying to root out the evil taking hold in her country as the Nazis occupy France.

Present day: Ellie Carver is in a race against time to deliver a decades-overdue message as her grandmother fades into the shadows of Alzheimer's. Embarking on a journey to France's Loire Valley, Ellie can only hope to unearth the secrets of the mysterious castle before time silences them forever.

As Ellie's journey unfolds, so too do the journeys of the two other women, each of their stories woven together through their connection with the forgotten French castle—a castle that plays a part in saving each one of them.

With tales of loves won and lost, battles waged in the hearts of men, and a legacy of faith spanning generations, The Lost Castle is a sweeping story of three strong women making history.

Praise for The Lost Castle:

"Spanning the French Revolution, World War II and today, Cambron masterfully carries us into each period with all the romance and danger of the best fairy tale." —Katherine Reay

"It's been a long time since I've been so thoroughly engrossed in a novel . . . The Lost Castle kept me spellbound!" —Tamera Alexander

  • Full-length split-time historical fiction
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs
  • Part of The Lost Castle Series
  • Book 1: The Lost Castle
  • Book 2: Castle on the Rise
  • Book 3: The Painted Castle

    • Creators

    • Series

      Lost Castle

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    • Release date

      February 6, 2018

    • Formats

      • OverDrive Read

        • ISBN: 9780718095475
        • File size: 825 KB

      • EPUB ebook

        • ISBN: 9780718095475
        • File size: 825 KB

    • Languages

      • English

    • Reviews

      • Publisher's Weekly

        January 8, 2018
        Cambron (The Ringmaster’s Wife) once again makes smart use of multiple eras in her latest time-jumping romance. Ellie Carver travels to present-day France from Michigan after her grandmother, Vi, gives her cryptic messages about a medieval castle during a dementia-ridden bedside conversation. Armed with nothing more than an old photo and a reference to the “Sleeping Beauty” castle, Ellie engages Quinn Foley to guide her through the Loire Valley. Cambron entwines Ellie’s quest, Vi’s memories, and the story of Aveline Sainte-Moreau, a daughter of the privileged class engaged to the son of the Duc et Vivay, who owns the castle in the late 18th century. Aveline’s formal introduction is interrupted by an insurrection on the castle grounds. Intrigue and wartime espionage create a vivid backdrop to a narrative that carefully details the toll of tyranny and the price of revolution. Vi’s WWII resistance romance, however, lacks the flair and attention to detail of Aveline’s and Ellie’s stories. Cambron spins tales of resiliency, compassion, and courage, but the story ends up being more about the history of a region than the the characters, and the faith elements are light.

      • Library Journal

        March 15, 2018

        A brooch, diary, and photograph are links to three women living in different periods--the French Revolution, World War II, and the present--in Cambron's split-time romance. As the revolution breaks out, Aveline and Philippe, Duc Vivey, narrowly escape with their lives as their castle in the Loire Valley is sacked and burned. Ellie Carver watches Alzheimer's steal her grandmother's memories until discovery of a family heirloom and a journal sends Ellie to the ruins of a 13th-century castle in France on a journey of revelations about her grandmother, her family, and herself. Cambron's (The Illusionist's Apprentice) series launch combines the past and the present in a tale of secret loves, bitter losses, and hopeful beginnings. VERDICT Cambron's atmospheric settings, historical details, and ability to create well-rounded characters who wend their way into readers' hearts has garnered her many fans. They will be eagerly awaiting this title. [Previewed in Julia Reffner's "A Delicate Balance," LJ 11/15/17.]

        Copyright 2018 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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    • OverDrive Read
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