{"product_id":"the-light-behind-the-window-lucinda-riley-2","title":"The Light Behind the Window – Lucinda Riley","description":"\u003cp\u003eAfter her mother’s death, Emilie de la Martinières unexpectedly inherits a grand château and vast estate in the French countryside. Overwhelmed by grief and new responsibilities, she retreats to the family home, where the past refuses to stay hidden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cache of letters and journals reveals the story of Constance Carruthers, a young woman whose life became entwined with the de la Martinières family during World War II. As Emilie pieces together long-buried secrets, she is also drawn into a complicated present-day romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross two timelines, the lives of these women connect through love, loss, betrayal, and the enduring pull of family history. \u003cem\u003eThe Light Behind the Window\u003c\/em\u003e blends an atmospheric French château setting with wartime intrigue, romance, and a gripping generational mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRated approximately 4.26\/5 on Goodreads from more than 40,000 ratings. Readers praise its emotional depth, immersive dual-timeline narrative, and richly drawn setting. Although some find the novel substantial in length, many consider it one of Lucinda Riley’s most captivating standalones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Seven Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Lavender Garden\u003c\/em\u003e, Kate Morton’s \u003cem\u003eThe Forgotten Garden\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Keeper\u003c\/em\u003e, and Kristin Hannah’s \u003cem\u003eThe Nightingale\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePopular with readers who enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual timelines and World War II secrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamily sagas and generational mysteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench château settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHidden letters and journals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA paperback (2012) in Good condition, with moderate wear and some page yellowing; all pages are present.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jhb Preloved Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50521370755187,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/3357\/6307\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_68ffc546-7c0b-4c65-8ab8-879db8272b9c.jpg?v=1790168815","url":"https:\/\/jhbprelovedbooks.co.za\/products\/the-light-behind-the-window-lucinda-riley-2","provider":"Jhb Preloved Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}