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Lauren Willig

The Secret History of the Pink Carnation

If you enjoyed 'Second Sight' by Amanda Quick, you might like 'The Secret History of the Pink Carnation' by Lauren Willig. This novel is a delightful blend of romance, mystery, and historical fiction, set against the backdrop of the Napoleonic Wars. Eloise Kelly, a modern-day American graduate student, travels to England to uncover the identity of the Pink Carnation, a legendary English spy. As she delves into the past, she becomes entangled in the lives of the characters she is studying, including the enigmatic Lord Selwick and his sister, Henrietta. Willig's writing style is similar to Quick's, with witty dialogue, engaging characters, and a well-researched historical setting.

Kate Morton

The House at Riverton

If you enjoyed the atmospheric setting and complex plot of 'Second Sight', you might like 'The House at Riverton' by Kate Morton. This novel is a sweeping family saga set in an English country house, spanning the early 20th century and the present day. The story centers around Grace Bradley, a former housemaid at Riverton, who is asked to tell the story of a tragic event that occurred at the house in the 1920s. As she delves into the past, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy the lives of those involved. Morton's writing style is evocative and immersive, with a strong sense of place and a well-crafted plot.

Kate Morton

The Forgotten Garden

For readers who enjoyed the historical intrigue and family secrets in 'Second Sight', 'The Forgotten Garden' by Kate Morton is a captivating read. This novel follows the story of Cassandra, a young woman who discovers that she was adopted as a child and embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about her past. Her search leads her to a mysterious garden on the Cornish coast, where she uncovers a century-old mystery involving a wealthy family, a missing child, and a web of secrets and lies. Morton's writing style is atmospheric and immersive, with a strong sense of place and a well-crafted plot.

Kate Morton

The Distant Hours

If you enjoyed the historical intrigue and family secrets in 'Second Sight', you might like 'The Distant Hours' by Kate Morton. This novel follows the story of Edie Burchill, a young woman who inherits a mysterious letter from her mother, leading her to uncover a long-buried family secret. The story takes her to Milderhurst Castle, a crumbling estate in the English countryside, where she meets the eccentric Blythe sisters and uncovers a web of secrets and lies that have been hidden for decades. Morton's writing style is atmospheric and immersive, with a strong sense of place and a well-crafted plot.

Maggie O'Farrell

The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox

For readers who enjoyed the psychological intrigue and family secrets in 'Second Sight', 'The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox' by Maggie O'Farrell is a compelling read. This novel follows the story of Esme Lennox, a woman who has been institutionalized for sixty years and is suddenly released into the care of her great-niece, Iris. As Iris uncovers the truth about Esme's past, she discovers a web of secrets and lies that have been hidden for decades. O'Farrell's writing style is evocative and immersive, with a strong sense of place and a well-crafted plot.

Sarah Waters

The Paying Guests

If you enjoyed the psychological intrigue and historical setting of 'Second Sight', you might like 'The Paying Guests' by Sarah Waters. This novel is set in post-World War I London and follows the story of Frances Wray, a young woman who is struggling to keep her family afloat after the death of her father. When she rents out rooms in her house to a young couple, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous and deadly game of secrets and lies. Waters' writing style is evocative and immersive, with a strong sense of place and a well-crafted plot.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

For readers who enjoyed the historical setting and atmospheric writing of 'Second Sight', 'The Essex Serpent' by Sarah Perry is a must-read. This novel is set in Victorian England and follows the story of Cora Seaborne, a young widow who becomes fascinated by the legend of a mythical creature known as the Essex Serpent. As she investigates the legend, she becomes embroiled in a dangerous and deadly game of secrets and lies. Perry's writing style is evocative and immersive, with a strong sense of place and a well-crafted plot.