The Lost Girls

This atmospheric, chilling novel is a tale of family history and drama. I loved how the dual timeline weaves through the generations of female characters, alternating between Lucy and Justine.

Lucy's story is set in the 1930s and based around the lake house. Here, Lucy and her eldest sister Lilith enjoy their freedom exploring the lake and its surrounding area. It was during one fateful night that their youngest sister Emily goes missing causing devastation to their family unit and the community around them. Justine, Lucy's great-niece, inherits the lake house after she passes away. She decides to travel the lake house to escape an overbearing relationship, taking her two daughters with her. It is during her time here that she finds Lucy's journal and discovers the secrets to her family history and the mystery surrounding Emily's disappearance. She also finds herself.

The dual timeline works brilliantly in this novel, allowing you to get a real feel of the characters and their family dynamics. The plot unfolds slowly but steadily capturing the essence of story and drawing you in. Beautifully written, emotive and haunting, this book will stay in my thoughts for some time.