'By turns a beautiful love story a fascinating glimpse into the horrors of history and a
haunting tale of loyalty and courage. A marvel of storytelling' Chris Whitaker bestselling
author of All the Colours of the Dark 'Around every corne r of this richly imagined world
we discover some new wonder' New York Times 'Cinematic and so very satisfying... A
phenomenally immersive read' Claire Lombardo 'An ambitious work that brings its setting
and its large ensemble of characters vividly to life' Sunday Times 'A marvel: strange
witty moving exuberant... at once gloriously extravagant and perfectly poised' Robert
Macfarlane The Avallon Hotel offers unrivalled luxury in the wild Appalachian Mountains its
curative sweetwater washing away the troubles of high society. June 'Hoss' Hudson a local girl
turned general manager has known its power since she first stepped through the century-old
doors - and into the fold of the Gilfoyle family the hotel's aristocratic owners. But in 1942
the real world intrudes. War comes to the Avallon dressed in fine furs and government suits.
Under the State Department's watchful eye the Gilfoyle heir welcomes three hundred enemy
diplomats and Nazi sympathisers. And June must play host. As dark alliances and unexpected
desires crack the Avallon's polished veneer not every guest is who they seem. Not least Agent
Tucker Minnick listening for secrets through the hotel walls whose coal tattoo threatens to
betray his past and undo June. And more troubling is the secret she has guarded for years -
that the mountain waters can harm as much as heal... The extraordinary genre-defying debut
adult novel by the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author. ***READER REVIEWS*** 'I have
not stopped thinking about it' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'It feels like the kind of story that becomes a
classic' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'A hauntingly beautiful read' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'I wonder if Maggie Stiefvater would
have ever suspected how well timed this book release would be. History tends to rhyme after
all' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ 'A beautiful story about the human condition' ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐
