The Hideaway
A Southern Story of Family, Secrets, and Second Chances
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5.0 • 1 Rating
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Publisher Description
From USA TODAY and Amazon Charts bestselling author Lauren K. Denton comes her beloved debut novel, a heartfelt Southern story of family secrets, small-town charm, and the power of second chances. Perfect for fans of Patti Callahan Henry and Karen White, The Hideaway captures the spirit of the South in a moving tale that spans generations.
"A beautiful, heartbreaking story of true love that never dies . . . This book will please inspirational, contemporary, and historical fans alike." --Publishers Weekly starred review
When Sara Jenkins inherits her grandmother Mags's ramshackle bed and breakfast in Sweet Bay, Alabama, she intends to settle the estate quickly and return to her thriving antique shop in New Orleans. But Mags leaves behind more than just a house--she leaves Sara with the responsibility of restoring it and the unexpected company of her lifelong friends who still call it home. As Sara uncovers a box of clues hidden in the attic, she learns of the brave, passionate choices that shaped Mags's destiny and redefined what family really means.
"Inspiring in tone, with well-drawn, appealing characters, Denton's delicious debut is a treat for the senses and the heart. Her exquisitely lyrical writing and character-driven story is a must-read." --Library Journal starred review
Filled with Southern charm, romance, and the power of generational bonds, The Hideaway is a moving story about embracing the past to make room for the future. Includes discussion questions for book clubs.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this fine debut, Denton crafts a beautiful, heartbreaking story of true love that never dies. Margaret Van Buren was a young socialite growing up in post-war Alabama who married the man chosen for her. After enduring his unfaithfulness for years, she decided to flee to Sweet Bay, Ala. There she discovered the Hideaway, a B and B that became her refuge. Though Margaret longed for an "uncomplicated love," instead she found a devastating love that changed her forever. Her life was a mystery to most, but her death opened up many secrets she had hidden. Margaret wills the Hideaway to her only granddaughter, Sara, with one request: that she refurbish the quaint B and B to its former glory. When Sara receives news of Margaret's death and her ownership of the Hideaway, she is stunned. Leaving her New Orleans antique shop behind, she immediately begins work on the old house. During Sara's extended visit to her childhood home, she longs to know the woman she had believed was eccentric, realizing that she had never bothered to look behind the protective wall that surrounded her grandmother. While cleaning out the attic, Sara discovers an old box that unveils many secrets of a Margaret she never truly knew. This book will please inspirational, contemporary, and historical fans alike.
