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’ ★★★★★