Book description
The Lake House by Kate Morton turns the quiet charm of a Cornish lakeside estate into a haunting, almost cinematic mystery that feels at once fresh and familiar. In the audiobook version, the narration's warm, measured tone carries the story's layered suspense with an intimacy that makes each revelation feel personal.
Morton has always been a master of atmosphere, but here she layers it with a compelling dual-timeline structure: the 1960s summer when Alice Edevane's world shatters after her baby brother Theo disappears, and the present day when detective Sadie Sparrow stumbles upon the crumbling estate. The two threads intertwine like vines around the old house, each discovery pulling the other closer together.
What makes this book a standout is how it turns ordinary family secrets into something almost mythic. The lake itself becomes a character-mysterious and reflective-mirroring the hidden depths of Alice's memories and Sadie's investigations. Morton's prose is lush but never overwrought; she paints scenes with vivid detail while letting silence speak louder than words. The tension builds gradually, like a tide rising, until the final chapters deliver revelations that are both satisfying and thought-provoking.
The audiobook excels in delivering this texture. The narrator's voice shifts subtly between Alice's introspective past and Sadie's present-day curiosity, allowing listeners to feel the weight of each moment. Background sounds-laughter from the party, distant waves-are woven into the track, adding layers that make you almost hear the house itself breathing.
For fans of "Homecoming" or anyone who enjoys a mystery wrapped in lyrical prose, The Lake House is an engaging listen. It's a tale that lingers long after the final word: a reminder that some truths are buried deep but can still ripple across time and change destinies.
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience