Portobello Book Blog

I’m delighted to share an audio extract with you today, from the fabulous sounding The House by the Sea by Louise Douglas. Just click on the Youtube link below to listen then don’t forget to check out all the details about the book and the author below.

My thanks to Megan at Boldwood Books for inviting me to take part in the blogtour and for providing an extract from the book to share with you. You will find buying options for The House by the Sea on the Boldwood website here: The House by the Sea

From the back of the book

When Edie’s mother-in-law, Anna DeLuca, dies, she is relieved. Edie blames Anna for the accident that destroyed her family. So, when her will lures Edie to Sicily and the long-abandoned Villa della Madonna del Mare, she sees through Anna’s games.

Suspecting Anna is meddling from beyond the grave to try to reunite her and her ex-husband Joe, Edie is determined to leave Italy as soon as possible. But before she can, the villa starts to shed its mysterious secrets.

Who are the girls beside Anna in her childhood photos, and why has one of them been scratched out? Why does someone, or something, want them to leave the past untouched? The villa is a place where old ghosts feel at home, but does their legacy need to be laid to rest before Edie and Joe can move on…

Bestselling author Louise Douglas returns with a captivating, chilling and unforgettable tale of betrayal, jealousy and the mysteries hidden in every family history.

About the author

Louise Douglas is the bestselling and brilliantly reviewed author of 6 novels including The Love of my Life and Missing You – a RNA award winner. The Secrets Between Us was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick. She lives in the West Country.

Social Media Links

Louise’s Twitter – @LouiseDouglas3

Louise’s Facebook – Louise Douglas Author

Louise’s Instagram – louisedouglas3

Louise’s newsletter sign up – http://bit.ly/LouiseDouglasNewsletter