By Esther Callens
New York Times best-selling author Sarah Addison Allen weaves a remarkable tale of enchantment and love with her latest that’s aptly titled Lost Lake (St. Martin’s Press). Fascinating, mystical and filled with all the elements that a small Southern town presents, Lost Lake is a wonderful, delightful read.
When Kate’s husband suddenly died, she goes into a self-induced semi-catatonic state. At this point, her mother-in-law, Cricket, gladly came in and takes control of Kate’s and Devin’s (Kate’s daughter) lives. Eventually, a year passes and its moving day for Kate and Devin – they are going to live with the control freak – Cricket. Before becoming a permanent fixture in Cricket’s domain, Kate rouses and decides that she and Devin will go on a road trip to visit her Aunt Eby at Lost Lake.
As a child, Kate spent her best summer at Lost Lake. But the once beautiful cabin resort is now run down and Aunt Eby has decided to sell it. At the urging of a few regular guests, a farewell party is planned. In the midst of helping plan this event, Kate finds out that Lost Lake is now more magical than ever. Through Devin’s urgings, Kate and Eby learn that Lost Lake is priceless in its current state. Most importantly, Kate comes to the realization that it is a place of second chances – One where love lost is waiting exactly where you left it, just to be found. Sarah Addison Allen has written an extraordinary tale that truly embraces finding one’s self. Something that is the precursor for happiness.
Sarah Addison Allen is the author of Garden Spell, The Sugar Queen, The Girl Who Chased The Moon and The Peach Keeper. She was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. Lost Lake will be available in retail on February 11.
