A secret lies behind every door…The Dordogne, 1936Amid tangled gardens and crumbling walls, Chateau Rousseau guards its secrets well.Pushing open its faded door, Thirza Caruthers arrives to care for her great-aunt. She's made a promise – unaware of what awaits.As the skies darken above Europe, the chateau begins to reveal its secrets: stories of forbidden love, devastating betrayal, and a child who vanished years ago.But in uncovering the truth, Thirza may lose herself forever.READERS LOVE THE LOST CHÂTEAU:‘Dinah has a gift for storytelling’‘Lush, atmospheric, and beautifully written’‘Captivating’‘So cleverly written … Would definitely recommend!’‘A superbly written novel with all sorts of twists and turns!’‘Another heartstoppinghistorical novel by Dinah Jefferies … Highly recommended’‘Highly recommended for fans of the author, historical fiction and a little mystery’‘A wonderful book with interesting characters’‘My favourite Dinah Jefferies novel so far … A fantastic page turner’