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Sue Monk Kidd

The Secret Life of Bees

This novel tells the story of Lily, a 14-year-old girl growing up in the American South during the 1960s. After her beloved black housekeeper Rosaleen is beaten and jailed for attempting to vote, Lily helps her escape and the two embark on a journey to Tiburon, South Carolina, where they are taken in by the enigmatic and warmhearted Boatwright sisters, who run a honey farm. Here, Lily finds solace and healing in the power of sisterhood and the hive. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of magic, family, and the power of strong female relationships.

Kate Morton

The Lake House

This novel tells the story of a mysterious lake house in England, and the secrets it holds. In 1933, a baby boy disappears from the house, and in 2003, a young woman named Sadie Sparrow stumbles upon the cold case while visiting her grandfather. As she investigates, she uncovers a web of secrets that have been hidden for decades. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of family, magic, and the power of the past.

Sarah Waters

The Paying Guests

Set in London in the aftermath of World War I, this novel tells the story of Frances Wray, a young woman who is struggling to keep her family afloat after her father's death. In order to make ends meet, she takes in lodgers, and soon finds herself drawn to one of them, a young man named Leonard Barber. As their relationship deepens, they become embroiled in a scandal that threatens to destroy them both. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of family, secrets, and the power of love.

Kate Morton

The Forgotten Garden

This novel tells the story of a young girl named Nell who is abandoned on a dock in Australia in 1913. She is taken in by a kindly stranger, and grows up to become a successful author. But when she discovers a hidden garden on her estate, she becomes obsessed with finding out the truth about her past. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of magic, family, and the power of the past.

Kate Morton

The House at Riverton

Set in England in the early 20th century, this novel tells the story of a grand house on the River Thames, and the secrets it holds. When a young filmmaker comes to make a movie about the house, the past is brought to life, and the secrets of the house's former inhabitants are revealed. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of family, magic, and the power of the past.

Diane Setterfield

The Thirteenth Tale

This novel tells the story of Margaret Lea, a young woman who is asked to write the biography of the famous author Vida Winter. As she delves into Winter's past, she uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy them both. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of family, magic, and the power of the past.

Carlos Ruiz Zafón

The Shadow of the Wind

Set in post-war Barcelona, this novel tells the story of a young boy named Daniel who discovers a mysterious book in a hidden library. As he delves deeper into the book's past, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to destroy him. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of magic, family, and the power of the past.

Sarah Perry

The Essex Serpent

Set in Victorian England, this novel tells the story of Cora Seaborne, a young widow who moves to the countryside to escape the constraints of London society. When she hears rumors of a mysterious serpent that is said to inhabit the local marshland, she becomes obsessed with finding it. Along the way, she forms a deep bond with the local vicar, William Ransome, and together they uncover the truth about the serpent and the power of love. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of magic, family, and the power of love.

Isabel Allende

The House of the Spirits

This novel tells the story of the Trueba family, who live in a grand house in Chile. As the family's fortunes rise and fall, they are haunted by the ghosts of their past, and the magic that surrounds them. This book is a great choice for fans of the Waverley Family series as it explores themes of magic, family, and the power of the past.