Synopses & Reviews
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New York Times bestseller!
“Tender and enchanting” —Southern Seasons
“An endearing tale of surprising second chances.” - Booklist (starred review)
The first time Eby Pim saw Lost Lake, it was on a picture postcard. Just an old photo and a few words on a small square of heavy stock, but when she saw it, she knew she was seeing her future.That was half a life ago. Now Lost Lake is about to slip into Ebys past. Her husband, George, is long passed. Most of her demanding extended family are gone. All thats left is a once-charming collection of lakeside cabins succumbing to the Southern Georgia heat and damp, and an assortment of faithful misfits drawn back to Lost Lake year after year by their own unspoken dreams and desires. Its not quite enough to keep Eby from calling this her final summer at the lake, and relinquishing Lost Lake to a developer with cash in hand.Until one last chance at family knocks on her door. Lost Lake is where Kate Pheris spent her last best summer at the age of twelve, before she learned of loneliness and heartbreak and loss. Now shes all too familiar with those things, but she knows about hope, too, thanks to her resilient daughter, Devin, and her own willingness to start moving forward. Perhaps at Lost Lake her little girl can cling to her own childhood for just a little longer… and maybe Kate herself can rediscover something that slipped through her fingers so long ago.One after another, people find their way to Lost Lake, looking for something that they werent sure they needed in the first place: love, closure, a second chance, peace, a mystery solved, a heart mended. Can they find what they need before its too late?At once atmospheric and enchanting, Lost Lake shows Sarah Addison Allen at her finest, illuminating the secret longings and the everyday magic that wait to be discovered in the unlikeliest of places.“Lost Lake is a love note to second chances, hopeful and entrancing, and I couldnt put it down.” —Joshilyn Jackson
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Praise for
Lost Lake:
" A surefire star of feel-good fiction, Allen always manages to nimbly mask her potent messages of inspiration and romance beneath her trademark touches of mirth and magic, but this endearing tale of surprising second chances may just be her wisest work yet." —Booklist (starred review)“The bittersweet but hopeful tale of a Georgia lake resort and the characters whose fortunes are bound up with it.” -Shelf Awareness
“It is always a pleasure to read Allens work. Her signature magical touches are something readers anticipate. They will not be disappointed with this story…Theres nothing like a little “Allen magic” sprinkled on a book to make it a fascinating reading experience to be savored.” -Times Record News (Wichita Falls, Texas)
“Tender and enchanting” —Southern Seasons
"All of the magic of Allen's previous books is present in this latest treasure, a feast of words. The author has the ability to capture the soul of her characters and make them relatable to every reader. This is a story of love, loss, grief, and starting over—it is truly a treat to be savored." —RT Book Reviews“Charming, bittersweet and ultimately hopeful, Lost Lake is a treat for fans of Addison's previous novels or those who simply love a good Southern story.” —Shelf Awareness
“A romantic and dreamy story of love and second chances.” —The Asheville Citizen-Times
“Allen's work is such a treat…Like a cook who seasons just so, she adds flavor but not too much, and serves a satisfying literary meal without making you overstuffed…Lost Lake is a delightful way to spend some time this winter.” —The Herald-Sun
“Sarah Addison Allen delivers a feel-good story with touches of magic.” -Entertainment Weekly
“Allen is the master of magical details and plots that combine a fairy-tale sensibility with character-driven pathos. This imaginative, lyrical novel is an intricate web of magical misfits, Southern gothic charm and the power of new possibilities, both romantic and redemptive.” -NPR
“In Allens atmospheric fifth novel, a widow and her daughter find healing at a quirky summer resort…her eccentric cast of characters and charming Southern setting will win readers over.” -Publishers Weekly
“Light, sweet, and sparkly.” -Kirkus
“Soon after the first page, readers will want to release their cares and woes for full immersion in this novels magical setting. Who wouldnt want to spend time in one of the relaxing cabins, dine by the lake, and enjoy the unique fellowship fond around this campsite? Will leave fans wishing for more, more, more!” -Library Journal
“A romantic and dreamy story of love and second chances.” -News and Sentinel
About the Author
SARAH ADDISON ALLEN is the New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells, The Sugar Queen, The Girl Who Chased the Moon, and The Peach Keeper. She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina.