A secret lies behind every door… ★★★★★ ‘Another heartstopping historical novel by Dinah Jefferies … Highly recommended’ 5-star reader review The Dordogne, 1936 Amid tangled gardens and crumbling walls, Chateau Rousseau guards its secrets well. Pushing open its faded door, Thirza Caruthers arrives to care for her great-aunt. She's made a promise – unaware of what awaits. As the skies darken above Europe, the chateau begins to reveal its secrets: stories of forbidden love, devastating betrayal, and a child who vanished years ago. But in uncovering the truth, Thirza may lose herself forever. READERS LOVE THE LOST CHÂTEAU: ‘Dinah has a gift for storytelling’ ★★★★★ ‘Lush, atmospheric, and beautifully written’★★★★★ ‘Captivating’ ★★★★★ ‘So cleverly written … Would definitely recommend!’ ★★★★★ ‘A superbly written novel with all sorts of twists and turns!’ ★★★★★ 'Highly recommended for fans of the author, historical fiction and a little mystery' ★★★★★ ‘A wonderful book with interesting characters’ ★★★★★ ‘My favourite Dinah Jefferies novel so far … A fantastic page turner’ ★★★★★