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Donna Tartt

The Secret History

If you enjoyed the atmospheric, intellectual, and mysterious setting of 'The Lake of Dead Languages', you might like Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History'. This novel follows a group of classics students at a small college who become increasingly obsessed with recreating the rituals of ancient Greek cults. When a murder occurs, the group must grapple with the consequences of their actions and the secrets they share. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Secret History' explores the darker side of academia and the ways in which knowledge can be both a blessing and a curse.

Katherine Howe

The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane

Fans of 'The Lake of Dead Languages' who are interested in historical fiction with a touch of the supernatural might enjoy Katherine Howe's 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane'. Set in Salem, Massachusetts, during the witch trials of the late 17th century, the novel follows a young graduate student named Connie Goodwin as she uncovers her family's secret history of witchcraft. As she delves deeper into her research, Connie begins to experience strange visions and realizes that she may have inherited her ancestors' abilities. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' explores the ways in which the past can haunt the present and the power of knowledge to both enlighten and destroy.

Donna Tartt

The Little Friend

If you appreciated the complex characters and intricate plotting of 'The Lake of Dead Languages', you may enjoy Donna Tartt's 'The Little Friend'. Set in a small Mississippi town, the novel follows a young girl named Harriet Cleve Dufresnes as she investigates the mysterious death of her brother Robin, who was found hanging from a tree when she was just a toddler. As Harriet delves deeper into the case, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy her family. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Little Friend' is a richly textured novel that explores the darker side of human nature and the power of the past to shape the present.

Heather Gudenkauf

The Weight of Silence

Readers who enjoyed the suspenseful and psychological elements of 'The Lake of Dead Languages' might like Heather Gudenkauf's 'The Weight of Silence'. The novel follows two young girls, Calli and Petra, who go missing in the woods near their Iowa town. As the community searches for the girls, secrets begin to emerge about their families and the events leading up to their disappearance. Told from multiple perspectives, 'The Weight of Silence' is a gripping exploration of the power of silence and the consequences of deception.

Kate Morton

The Distant Hours

Fans of 'The Lake of Dead Languages' who enjoy historical fiction and gothic settings might appreciate Kate Morton's 'The Distant Hours'. The novel follows a young woman named Edie Burchill as she uncovers the secrets of her mother's past and the mysterious Milderhurst Castle, where her mother was evacuated during World War II. As Edie delves deeper into the castle's history, she discovers a web of family secrets, lost letters, and tragic love stories. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Distant Hours' is a haunting exploration of the past and its impact on the present.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

If you enjoyed the atmospheric and mysterious setting of 'The Lake of Dead Languages', you might like Diane Setterfield's 'The Thirteenth Tale'. The novel follows a young biographer named Margaret Lea as she uncovers the secrets of the enigmatic author Vida Winter. As Margaret delves deeper into Vida's past, she discovers a web of family secrets, lost letters, and tragic love stories. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Thirteenth Tale' is a haunting exploration of the power of storytelling and the secrets we keep.

Maggie O'Farrell

The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

Readers who appreciated the complex characters and themes of 'The Lake of Dead Languages' might enjoy Maggie O'Farrell's 'The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox'. The novel follows three generations of women as they uncover the secrets of their family's past. At its center is Esme Lennox, who has been institutionalized for sixty years and is now being released into the care of her great-niece Iris. As Iris uncovers the truth about Esme's past, she discovers a web of family secrets, lost love, and betrayal. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox' is a powerful exploration of the roles women are forced to play and the secrets they keep.

Erin Kelly

The Poison Tree

If you enjoyed the psychological suspense of 'The Lake of Dead Languages', you might like Erin Kelly's 'The Poison Tree'. The novel follows a young woman named Karen, who is haunted by the events of a summer twenty years ago, when she and her boyfriend Biba befriend a wealthy young man named Rex. As the summer progresses, the three become increasingly intertwined, and Karen begins to realize that Biba and Rex's relationship is more dangerous than she could have imagined. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Poison Tree' is a gripping exploration of the power of secrets and the consequences of deception.

Kate Morton

The Forgotten Garden

Fans of 'The Lake of Dead Languages' who enjoy historical fiction and gothic settings might appreciate Kate Morton's 'The Forgotten Garden'. The novel follows a young woman named Cassandra as she uncovers the secrets of her family's past and the mysterious Blackhurst Manor, where her grandmother was sent as a child. As Cassandra delves deeper into the manor's history, she discovers a web of family secrets, lost letters, and tragic love stories. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Forgotten Garden' is a haunting exploration of the past and its impact on the present.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Shadow of the Wind

Readers who enjoyed the atmospheric and mysterious setting of 'The Lake of Dead Languages' might like Carlos Ruiz Zafón's 'The Shadow of the Wind'. The novel follows a young boy named Daniel as he discovers a mysterious book in the Cemetery of Forgotten Books and becomes obsessed with its author, Julian Carax. As Daniel delves deeper into Carax's past, he uncovers a web of family secrets, lost love, and tragic events. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The Shadow of the Wind' is a haunting exploration of the power of storytelling and the secrets we keep.

Kate Morton

The House at Riverton

Fans of 'The Lake of Dead Languages' who enjoy historical fiction and gothic settings might appreciate Kate Morton's 'The House at Riverton'. The novel follows a young woman named Grace as she uncovers the secrets of her family's past and the mysterious Riverton Manor, where she spent her childhood. As Grace delves deeper into the manor's history, she discovers a web of family secrets, lost letters, and tragic love stories. Like 'The Lake of Dead Languages', 'The House at Riverton' is a haunting exploration of the past and its impact on the present.