The Girls of Lake Evelyn: A sweeping historical story of family, secrets and small town mystery for fans of Lucinda Riley

The Girls of Lake Evelyn is a novel that delves into the lives of two female characters, Vivienne and Josie, who are trapped in a small farming town due to a curse. Vivienne is a former It-girl who fled on her wedding day, while Josie is a larger-than-life character who is fascinated by Celeste's tale and decides to stage a play about her death. The novel explores themes of love, family, women, secrets, and mystery, and is set in the lush region of tropical north Queensland.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 448 pages
Publication date: 04 August 2022
Publisher: Zaffre

The Girls of Lake Evelyn is an enthralling tale of love, family, women, secrets, and mystery set in the picturesque tropical north Queensland region. For fans of Lucinda Riley and Kate Morton, this captivating story will captivate your senses and keep you eagerly turning the pages until the very end.

Kenny's masterful character portrayal and meticulous attention to detail will delight fans of historical fiction. This novel is a must-read that you won't be able to put down.

Andie Newton, USA Today bestselling author of The Girls from the Beach, has praised the book as a "most enjoyable read." The pairing of the two female characters takes the novel to a new level, and the mystery of the lake keeps pages turning.

Patricia Wilson, bestselling author of The Summer of Secrets, has also praised the book, stating, "You cannot force me to marry him. I need to be free, to figure out what I want. For once, please let me choose."

In 1958, Vivienne George, an It-girl, flees on the eve of her wedding and seeks refuge in a scheduled lodge surrounded by the lush rainforest of tropical North Queensland. There, she is relieved to find that the small farming town couldn't be further from the high society she's left behind.

Now, Vivienne spends her days swimming in the beautiful Lake Evelyn, where she befriends the larger-than-life Josie. But all is not as it seems in this quiet, close-knit community.

Vivienne soon learns that over a decade earlier, Celeste Starr, a beautiful actress, died tragically in the lake's dark waters, spawning a curse that has plagued the girls of the town ever since.

Fascinated by Celeste's tale, Josie decides to stage a play about her death, with Vivienne in the lead role, setting off a chain of disturbing events.

Can the girls of Lake Evelyn be freed from the curse as Vivienne escapes her past?

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838777494