Expertly researched and perfectly paced, The London House is a remarkable novel about love and loss and the way history—and secrets—can impact a family and ultimately change its future. With its beautifully drawn characters, compelling present-day story, and evocative diaries and letters from the past, Katherine Reay paints a vivid picture that pulled me in with every page, desperate to know what would happen next. I loved it!

In this story of war, deception, and absolution, we find also a tale of sisters, love, loss, and all of the unspoken things in between. A history of heroism and tragedy unfolds bit by bit through letters that illuminate the past and change everything one woman thought about her family—and her own journey forward. Carefully researched, emotionally hewn, and written with a sure hand, THE LONDON HOUSE is a tantalizing tale of deeply held secrets, heartbreak, redemption, and the enduring way that family can both hurt and heal us. I enjoyed it thoroughly.

Katherine Reay is a stunning storyteller who brings the characters and settings to life in such a vivid way you nearly believe you can meet them.

Reay treats readers to a banquet of flavors, aromas, and textures that foodies will appreciate, and clever references to literature add nuances sure to delight bibliophiles. The relatable, very real characters, however are what will keep readers clamoring form more from this talented author.

Unlike many books written in homage to Austen, this is not a modern retelling of any of her stories, but rather a romp among contemporary Austen fanatics. Readers eager for anything Austen-related will enjoy this clean romance that explores the concept of escapism and what it may reveal about our real lives.

Dear Mr. Knightley is a stunning debut―a pure gem with humor and heart.

Katherine Reay’s Dear Mr. Knightley kept me up until 2:00 a.m.; I simply couldn’t put it down.

Quotations and allusion flow freely in Reay’s third tribute to the female giants of English literature. Fans may find themselves unearthing their classic novels after savoring this skillfully written homage.

Reay’s sensually evocative descriptions of Italian food and scenery make this a delight for fans of Frances Mayer’s Under the Tuscan Sun.

A woman searches for the truth about the disappearance of her ancestor in the spellbinding latest from Reay (Dear Mr. Knightley)…Reay’s fast-paced foray into the past cleverly reveals a family’s secrets and how a pivotal moment shaped future generations. Readers who enjoy engrossing family mystery should take note.