The Lost Lover

by Karen Swan
The Lost Lover cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Historical Fiction
Technical:
  • ID: 1518
  • Added: 2025-10-07
  • Updated: 2025-10-08
  • ISBN: 9781529084498
  • Publisher: Pan Macmillan
  • Published: 2024-07-18
  • Formats: 2
  • Reviews: 3
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Flora MacQueen dreams of a life beyond the small Scottish island of St Kilda, and her chance encounter with wealthy adventurer James Callaghan seems to promise a brighter future. However, tragedy and separation test their love, leading Flora to a life of fame and fortune in Paris. As dark secrets and scandals unfold, Flora must navigate the complexities of her new world while confronting the lies that threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. /n/nThe novel beautifully captures the essence of historical fiction, blending the rugged beauty of St Kilda with the opulence of 1920s Paris. Through Flora's journey, the story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the enduring power of the past.

Reviews
Book Time 584 · 2024-06-27
excellent 4.50

The reviewer found the book to be an excellent and fast-paced read that pulled them right back into the story.

This reader was thoroughly engaged by 'The Lost Lover', finding it to be an excellent and fast-paced read. The book's ability to pull them back into the story and the world of St. Kilda, Scotland, is highlighted as a significant strength. The reviewer appreciates the author's skill in creating a compelling narrative that keeps the pages turning, making it a highly enjoyable read.

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    Book 3 of 4 of author Karen Swan's books about the young women of St. Kilda, Scotland, was an excellent and fast read

    pulling me right back into the story

    I hugely enjoyed the sweeping love story

Goodreads · 2024-05-07
enchanting 4.50

The reviewer found the book enchanting and heart-tugging, absolutely adoring the tale. They are eagerly anticipating the next installment.

This reader was completely captivated by the enchanting and heart-tugging tale presented in 'The Lost Lover'. The emotional depth and beauty of the story left a lasting impression, making them eagerly count down the days until the next book in the series. The reviewer's enthusiasm is palpable, highlighting how much they adored the narrative and its characters.

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    Overall, The Lost Lover is an enchanting, heart-tugging, beautiful tale by Swan that I absolutely adored

    which has left me counting down the days until the next installment

    I absolutely adored the dialogues between the characters, they were so lively and real, completely bringing the times to the pages

Books and Stuff - KStar · 2024-05-02
amazing 4.00

The reviewer appreciated the deepening mystery and the emotional journey of Flora, finding her story compelling.

In this review, the reader highlights how 'The Lost Lover' effectively deepens the mystery introduced in the series. They particularly enjoyed Flora's emotional journey, her love story, and her eventual emergence in Paris. The reviewer finds the character development and the unfolding mystery to be engaging and well-crafted, making this book a standout in the series so far.

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    The Lost Lover is the third in a four book historical fiction series by Karen Swan that gets the reader ever closer to solving a mystery

    Flora's journey was amazing, her love story, her loss and her emergence in Paris

    The Lost Lover is my favourite book in this series so far

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