As death stalks a gothic mansion in Miami, the lives of two women intertwine as the past and present collide in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s atmospheric new novel.
With the Great War finally behind them, thousands of civilians and business moguls alike flock to South Florida with their sights set on making a fortune. When wealthy industrialist Robert Barnes and his wife, Anna, build Marbrisa, a glamorous estate on Biscayne Bay, they become the toast of the newly burgeoning society. Anna and Robert appear to have it all, but in a town like Miami, appearances can be deceiving, and one scandal can change everything.
Years later following the tragic death of her parents in Havana, Carmen Acosta journeys to Marbrisa, the grand home of her estranged older sister, Carolina, and her husband, Asher Wyatt. On the surface, the gilded estate looks like paradise, but Carmen quickly learns that nothing at Marbrisa is as it seems. The house has a treacherous legacy, and Carmen’s own life is soon in jeopardy . . . unless she can unravel the secrets buried beneath the mansion’s facade and stop history from repeating itself.
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Haunting.
This author is one of my favorites. I've been hooked on her books ever since I started reading them. You can't help but fall in love with ; Chanel Cleeton ; books. I've been anticipating ; The House On Biscayne Bay; since the author announced it on Instagram. When I saw a copy available on Netgalley, I immediately requested it. When I was approved, I was delighted. I'd read and enjoyed almost all of Cleeton's books by this point. I liked how her books differed from other historical fiction and how she mixed it with suspense. Her previous books that I had read were set in Cuba, as opposed to b> The House On Biscayne Bay, which was set in Florida. However, out of all her books that I've read, I believe this one was the most mysterious. b> The House On Biscayne Bay /b> will keep you guessing from start to finish. Just when you think you've got it figured out, another twist makes you question whether anyone is telling the truth.
I liked how the story was told in two timelines, years apart, and how Carmen and Anna's stories intertwined. I enjoyed the atmosphere described, and I felt as if I were being transported to Marbisa and its surroundings. Cleeton has a way of making the reader feel a connection with her characters. Not long into the story, I felt as if Anna and Carmen had become my friends. It's one of the reasons I didn't want the story to end. I wouldn't want to live in that house if I knew its history. My suspicion grew after the second person drowned in the bay. Cleeton surprised me again and again. That's one of the reasons I enjoy her books so much; she always manages to keep you guessing.
Carmen and Anna's stories were both excellent. Carmen's story seemed more intense to me than Anna's. I couldn't help but wonder who was behind it all and why. It's impossible not to be drawn into this story. I think it's my favorite of her books because of the title and cover. Even if you haven't read any of her books, those two will immediately draw you in. I'm so glad I got to read an early copy, and I have a feeling I'll be returning to it once it's released. Highly recommended, especially for suspense fans.
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