The House on Biscayne Bay

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The House on Biscayne Bay

by Chanel Cleeton

Publication date: April 2, 2024
Publisher: Berkley
Paperback: 336 Pages

Publisher Description

Named an Anticipated Read of 2024 by Entertainment Weekly and a Best Historical Fiction novel of 2024 by BookBub.

As death stalks a gothic mansion in Miami, the lives of two women intertwine as the past and present collide in New York Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton’s atmospheric new novel.

With the Great War finally behind them, many Americans flock to South Florida with their sights set on making a fortune. When wealthy industrialist Robert Barnes and his wife, Anna, build Marbrisa, a glamorous estate on Biscayne Bay, they become the toast of the newly burgeoning society. Anna and Robert appear to have it all, but in a town like Miami, appearances can be deceiving, and one scandal can change everything.

Years later following the tragic death of her parents in Havana, Carmen Acosta journeys to Marbrisa, the grand home of her estranged older sister, Carolina, and her husband, Asher Wyatt. On the surface, the gilded estate looks like paradise, but Carmen quickly learns that nothing at Marbrisa is as it seems. The house has a treacherous legacy, and Carmen’s own life is soon in jeopardy . . . unless she can unravel the secrets buried beneath the mansion’s facade and stop history from repeating itself.

About the author

Chanel Cleeton is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Cuban Heiress, Our Last Days in Barcelona, The Most Beautiful Girl in Cuba, The Last Train to Key West, When We Left Cuba, and Reese’s Book Club pick Next Year in Havana

Read more about Chanel ON HER WEBSITE

Praise

“Reminiscent of Rebecca and Mexican Gothic, Cleeton has spun an eerie, unpredictable tale of secrets in old-world Florida. No one is to be trusted in The House on Biscayne Bay, and Cleeton will leave even the most discerning readers in awe as she reveals twist after twist. Brilliantly done!” Sarah PennerNew York Times bestselling author of The Lost Apothecary

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“Chanel Cleeton goes gothic with her latest, and it’s a smashing success! The House on Biscayne Bay is a splashy, atmospheric thrill-ride!”
Kate QuinnNew York Times bestselling author of The Diamond Eye

“The House on Biscayne Bay has it all – glitz, glamor, and a mesmerizing murder. This haunting tale is gorgeously written and will keep you riveted until the end. Such a fabulous read!”
Madeline MartinNew York Times bestselling author of The Librarian Spy

“Chanel Cleeton never disappoints. Her books bring history to life with gorgeous prose, nuanced  heroines and enough scandal, mystery and glamour to keep readers turning the pages. The House On Biscayne Bay is a haunting, atmospheric novel about buried secrets and forbidden love. I couldn’t put it down.”—Cristina Alger, New York Times bestselling author of Girls Like Us

“A mysterious but very glamorous mansion, sensational secrets and a story spanning several decades are the ideal cocktail, and they’re mixed to perfection here by a brilliant storyteller. I guarantee you’ll race through the pages of this thrilling, gothic tale, while at the same time wanting to linger a little longer amongst the beautiful but haunted people gathered together at the house on Biscayne Bay.” —Natasha LesterNew York Times bestselling author of The Paris Orphan

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