The Lost Castle, Kristy Cambron
The Lost Castle, Kristy Cambron
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The Lost Castle
A Split-Time Romance

Author: Kristy Cambron

Narrator: Amy Rubinate

Unabridged: 11 hr 7 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 02/06/2018

Synopsis

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 AlexanderFull-length split-time historical fictionIncludes discussion questions for book clubsPart of The Lost Castle SeriesBook 1: The Lost CastleBook 2: Castle on the RiseBook 3: The Painted Castle

About Kristy Cambron

Kristy Cambron is a vintage-inspired storyteller writing from the space where beauty, art, and history intersect. She’s a Christy Award–winning author of historical fiction, including her bestselling novels, The Butterfly and the Violin and The Paris Dressmaker. Her work has been named to Cosmopolitan Best Historical Fiction Novels, Publishers Weekly Religion & Spirituality TOP 10, Library Journal’s Best Books, and she received a Christy Award for her novel The Painted Castle. Her work has been featured at Once Upon a Book Club Box, Frolic, Book Club Girl, BookBub, Country Woman magazine, and (in)Courage. She holds a degree in art history / research writing and spent fifteen years in education and leadership development for a Fortune 100 corporation before stepping away to pursue her passion for storytelling. Kristy lives in Indiana with her husband and three basketball-loving sons, where she can probably be bribed with a peppermint mocha latte and a good read. Find her online at kristycambron.com; Instagram: @kristycambron; Threads: @kristycambron; BookBub: @KristyCambron; Facebook: @KCambronAuthor  

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanne on January 14, 2018

Amazing! You will need to keep the box of tissues handy and a lump in your throat is guaranteed! What does a grandmother with Alzheimer's, an 18th century French woman and the grandmother's granddaughter all have in common? How about foxes,French wine and a brooch ? This story about the Sleeping Bea......more

Goodreads review by Heidi on March 08, 2018

I love this author's evocative writing style, making it easy to get lost in a different era. The three different stories all focus on a strong female- Aveline, an aristocrat in hiding during the French Revolution, Vi, who is on a mission and also in hiding in Nazi-occupied France, and Ellie, our mod......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on February 15, 2018

As intricate as a French tapestry, as lush as the Loire Valley, and as rich as Ellie’s favorite pain au chocolat, The Lost Castle satisfies on every level. The three timelines weave and build upon each other, as the three heroines navigate dangerous times and unravel ancient secrets. Kristy Cambron’......more

Goodreads review by DJ on March 02, 2018

Favorite Quotes: “Don’t borrow trouble,” Grandma Vi had always said. “Don’t borrow— but be sure you don’t set out to buy it either.” Tears, the real kind— the ones that meant everything was about to change and she must weather it all with newfound courage— refused to leave them be. My Review: The Lost C......more

Goodreads review by Annette on October 02, 2019

This story is set in three different time periods. The pace starts very fast and once all three stories connect at the same castle, it slows down drastically to a point that I lost interest in reading it. It gets very stagnant and unengaging. Set during the French Revolution in the Loire Valley, Ave......more

Quotes

'Cambron does it again. However, this time she tackles three time periods. Take a family legacy spanning three eras, blended with an enchanted castle and you have the latest split-time romance from Cambron.' RT Book Reviews, 4 stars

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