I really enjoyed this story. I like the older characters all living together in the chateau and exploring their changing lives. it was very true to life. I also enjoyed the historical part of the story and felt the slip between modern and historical was smooth and interesting.
A lovely read!

Fantastic book.
The story of five friends who buy a chateau in France. A story around the French Revolution.
Lu decides to research the history of it. Whilst others find hobbies to keep them occupied.
She starts to visit libraries and goes for walks in order to find out what happened to them. She uncovers tombs some of one of the owners but is mysterious about one person. She uncovers one of the descendants in the line of previous owners.
It’s not when they start decorating that the mystery is solved. Recommend it.

Loved this book and it was a brilliant read. I was gripped right until the end. Great characters, a riveting plot and the fantastic writing style I've come to expect from Kathleen McGurl. Can't wait for the next book!

With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review
Having read most of kaths books I was delighted with an early copy set in france with dual time line was a intriguing read in parts.

After the death of her mother, Lu jumps at the chance to move to an ancient chateau in the south of France with her husband. Still grieving, Lu tries to redirect her focus by investigating the history of the old building. She comes across the fascinating story of Catherine and Pierre Aubert, French aristocrats who fled the city to escape the French Revolution. With Lu’s story intertwined with Catherine’s this is the type of engrossing story I have some to expect from McGurl and I was swept away to the glamour of Versailles and the beauty of the south of France