The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare

The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare is a trade paper book that explores the meaning of womens history and the sacrifices every mother makes for her daughter. It follows the Dare Stone and the shadowy history recorded in Eleanor Dare's book, which was passed down through fifteen generations of daughters. When Alice is presented with her birthright, she returns to Savannah with her daughter, Penn, and is forced to reckon with the sacrifices made for love and the realities of their true inheritance.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: HarperCollins Focus

The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare, a SIBA bestseller, delves into the profound significance of women's history and the unwavering sacrifices mothers make for their daughters. The mystery surrounding the Lost Colony of Roanoke remains unsolved, but the descendants of Eleanor Dare have long held that the truth lies in the remnants she left behind. These include a message carved onto a large stone and the contents of her cherished commonplace book, which was brought from England on her fateful voyage to the New World and passed down through fifteen generations of daughters. Thirteen-year-old Alice, the next in line to receive the book, had hoped to preserve the unbroken legacy, but her mother's tragic death shattered that hope.

Fast forward to the waning days of World War II, and Alice, a young widow and mother, is unexpectedly bestowed with her birthright: the deed to Evertell, her abandoned family home, and the history she believed to be lost forever. Determined to move forward and leave the past behind, Alice returns to Savannah with her thirteen-year-old daughter, Penn, in tow. However, Penn's insatiable curiosity about her lineage leads her to uncover secrets buried deep within the old house and the contents of Eleanor's book. As Alice confronts the sacrifices made for love and the harsh realities of their true inheritance as daughters of Eleanor Dare, she is drawn into a sweeping tale that unfolds like a story waiting to be written.

In this captivating novel by award-winning author Kimberly Brock, the answers to a real-life mystery may be found within the pages of a narrative that has patiently awaited its telling. The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare is a testament to the enduring power of love, sacrifice, and the legacy of women who have shaped history.

Weight: 406g
Dimension: 138 x 213 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781400234271