The Chateau on the Lake (War at Home), by Charlotte Betts
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1792. As a teacher at her parents' Academy for Young Ladies in the heart of London, Madeleine Moreau has lived her life sheltered from the outside world. But on the night of a dazzling Masquerade, tragedy strikes and she is left alone in the world. Desperate to find the family she never knew, Madeleine impulsively travels to France in search of them. But with war around the corner, and fearing for Madeleine's safety, the enigmatic Comte Etienne d'Aubery offers her protection at his home, Chateau Mirabelle.Chateau Mirabelle enchants Madeleine with its startling beauty, but it is a place of dark and haunting secrets. As the Revolution gathers momentum and the passions of the populace are enflamed, Madeleine must take control of her own destiny and unravel events of the past in order to secure a chance of future happiness. The Chateau on the Lake is an enthralling historical novel set during the time of the French Revolution; rich, evocative and immersive. If you love Philippa Gregory and Joanne Harris, you will adore Charlotte Betts.
The Chateau on the Lake (War at Home), by Charlotte Betts - Amazon Sales Rank: #2997140 in Books
- Published on: 2015-09-15
- Released on: 2015-09-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.75" h x 1.00" w x 5.00" l, .60 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 400 pages
The Chateau on the Lake (War at Home), by Charlotte Betts Review Betts' description is second to none. It caters to the senses. Historically believable, you inhale all the sights, sounds and smells of the setting and engage with every one of the characters. I stayed awake until 3am to finish it. A superb book The Sun Very enjoyable Daily Mail A richly embroidered and memorable read My Weekly Full of passion and drama ... I was captivated by this moving, heart-warming and beautifully woven story - gripping, atmospheric, eloquently told and full of rich detail Kate Furnivall, bestselling author of The Russian Concubine Lively narrative voice The Lady
About the Author Charlotte Betts began her working life as a fashion designer in London. A career followed in interior design, property management and lettings. Always a bookworm, Charlotte discovered her passion for writing after her three children and two step-children grew up. Her debut novel, The Apothecary's Daughter, won the YouWriteOn Book of the Year Award in 2010 and the Joan Hessayon Award for New Writers, was shortlisted for the Best Historical Read at the Festival of Romance in 2011 and won the coveted Romantic Novelists' Association's Historical Romantic Novel RoNA award in 2013. Her second novel, The Painter's Apprentice, was also shortlisted for the Best Historical Read at the Festival of Romance in 2012 and the RoNA award in 2014. The Spice Merchant's Wife won the Festival of Romance's Best Historical Read award in 2013. Charlotte lives with her husband in a cottage in the woods on the Hampshire/Berkshire border.Visit her website at www.charlottebetts.com and follow her on twitter at www.twitter.com/CharlotteBetts1
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great historical fiction By Suze Lavender It's 1972 and Madeleine's parents own a school in London. It's a school for girls and Madeleine is a teacher there. Her father is French and her mother English which means she's fluent in two languages. They've always been a happy family, but then something awful happens and Madeleine loses both of her parents. Because her best friend Sophie is in a difficult situation they decide to go to France. Together with the French comte Etienne d'Aubery they're traveling to Paris where he has a house. It's the time of the French revolution and it isn't safe in the big city. Etienne offers to stay with Madeleine and Sophie to make sure they're all right, so they continue their journey and arrive at his countryside chateau, Château Mirabelle.Madeleine and Sophie are staying in a beautiful cottage near the chateau and they're enjoying their time in France. They can't tell anyone they're English, so they have to keep their identity a secret. Etienne has a handsome assistant, Jean-Luc, and they're best friends, but even he can't know who Madeleine and Sophie really are. Both men want Madeleine's attention, but there's only one of them she really likes... The revolution also reaches the village and France is in turmoil. The country is at war and a lot of young men are recruited to fight. Being nobility is dangerous. Will the castle still be a safe place to stay?The Chateau on the Lake is a beautiful story about a woman who goes to France in a very dangerous time. Madeleine wants to know more about her ancestors and she can't wait to find some information or to even meet them. Fortunately Etienne is there to help her and Sophie. They don't have to travel by themselves. Etienne is brooding and dark, but he also has a kind side. He has a difficult past and is not very approachable. That made him such an interesting main character. I was intrigued by all the characters in this book and I really liked Madeleine, I think she's a wonderful heroine.I love reading books about France and think Charlotte Betts has written a story that is both interesting and gripping. There are a lot of thrilling scenes because of the dangers of the revolution. The story kept me on the edge of my seat most of the time. I could really feel the unrest and the fear, which was in complete contrast with the tranquility of the amazing surroundings. I enjoyed the descriptions of the chateau and the French countryside. The story is also quite romantic and I loved the clever plot. If you like historical fiction this is a book you don't want to miss.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Chateau on the Lake By Marablaise The year is 1792 and young Madeleine Moreau travelers to France after a tragedy to find out more about her father's family. She is not alone, she travelers with her friend Sophie who for her own personal reasons need to go away from her family. Also, with them is Comte Etienne d'Aubery who offers them to stay with him in France since the country is in turmoil.If I have to read a romance book is a historical romance probably my first chose. But that probably quite logical since I find historical books generally interesting. Especially if the subject is interesting and I have always found the French Revolution interesting.The Chateau on the Lake was a pleasant surprise because the story never got too cheesy. I can't stand romance novels with a cheesy story or with characters that are not believable. But the story in The Chateau on the Lake was really good, from the beginning to the end and the characters were well done and not flat.There was a love triangle between Madeline, Etienne and his Jean-Luc, an old friend of Etienne who works at Chateau Mirabelle. But the love triangle never got really frustrating irritating to read about. Mostly because Madeleine's feelings for Etieene was hard to miss, at least I thought so.I liked this historical romance very much, I especially liked that it took place during the French Revolution which meant that both Madeline and Sophie had to be careful not to reveal that they are English and not French. That made the story so much more fascinating. Madeleine and Sophie do what they can to blend in and build up a life and at the same time they must be very careful not to reveal themselves to the people around that doesn't know the truth.Charlotte Betts has written a wonderful book and I'm looking forward to reading more books by her. It was really refreshing to read a romance book with a strong female character and an engaging story.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Fast paced, evocative and unexpected By Alba in Bookland The Chateau on the Lake is a beautifully written historical novel set at the end of the 18th century in London and France. Life in London is quiet and easy for Madeleine Moreau. She works as a teacher in her parents academy for girls and shares her views, political and social, in parties and salons. She is a cultivated woman, intelligent and strong, something not very common in that time. In fact, Charlotte Betts starts the book with "It is often said that an educated woman is an abomination in the eyes of God". This gives a hint of who Madeleine is and how she'll act during the story. However, even though opinionated and smart, she is also naive. She has no idea how the Revolution is affecting France and what consequences it'll have in the future of society. Discussing this topic in a party is when she meets the Comte Etienne d'Aubery. He appears to be an arrogant aristocrat with a cold façade. And after this first encounter I didn't think he would play a big role in the story. How wrong was I! When Madeleine loses everything she cares about in London and decides to go find her father's family in France with no knowledge of the situation there and with the only protection of her friend Sophie, Etienne kindly offers to escort them and offers invaluable protection.In France, things are getting agitated and after the King's decapitation, it is no longer safe for Madeleine and Sophie to walk freely in the country, so Etienne comes again to the rescue offering them a place to life in his state, the Chateau Mirabelle. But life doesn't stop at the Chateau. Our friends find themselves in the middle of secrets, protest, revolts and betrayals. Making this magical place feel far from the fairy tale it could be. Madeleine and Etienne's friendship soon becomes something more but circumstances of the past make it impossible for them to act on it so she seeks refuge in Jean Luc's arms, the state manager at the Chateau. I can tell you that I didn't like Jean Luc and I was sure he was on a mission but I could have not imagined what was to come. So many unexpected twists in the story kept me gripped to its pages for hours.But what makes this story shine is the setting and the research you can tell there has been behind the story. Charlotte Betts takes you on a colourful and detailed history lesson to the most stunning places. Reading Madeleine and Etienne's story you feel like you are the Chateau with them, with its turrets and views over the lake. You hear the French people chanting and shouting in the streets of Paris. You sense the change happening the in the society, the fears of the upper classes and the euphoria of the lower classes. The blood spilling in the altercations and the public executions. A true master class in the French Revolution and not only how it affected the capital but also the country.Fast paced, evocative and unexpected, The Chateau on the Lake is a must read for historical fiction old and new fans. I am sure in this story there's something for everyone and I can't recommend it enough.
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