Lonely House

Lonely House

by Marie Belloc Lowndes

Lonely House tells the story of Lilly Fairfield, a young and naive orphaned heiress, who travels to Monte Carlo to stay with her Countess Aunt, Emmeline. The Countess lives in a mysterious and isolated estate called 'La Solitude' with her husband. While traveling by train, Lilly meets a French man and his companion, a young Captain of the London Scottish regiment. When a body is discovered on the estate's grounds, Lilly must rely on her newfound friends to help unravel the mysteries surrounding the family and their unsettling behavior. The novel explores themes of love, intrigue, and secrets, as Lilly navigates the complexities of her family's past and uncovers a web of hidden truths.

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Marie Belloc Lowndes

United Kingdom

Marie Belloc Lowndes (5 August 1868 – 14 November 1947) was a prolific English novelist, and sister of author Hilaire Belloc. Active from 1898 until her death, she had a literary reputation for combin...

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