I’m looking for book recommendations for my grandma.
She really loved “Buried Angels”/”The Angel Maker’s Wife” (I think there are two title versions in English?) by Camilla Läckberg.
Without much spoilers, the book guides us through three separate timelines: period before and around the second World War, year 1974 and present day. It’s a mystery about a family that disappeared years ago and left behind only an infant daughter. The baby grows up and comes back to the house to try and solve the mystery.
The chapters are weaving through time creating a story that comes to a conclusion when we get all the puzzle pieces from these different people’s stories.
I know my grandma is very interested in the time period, she collects war paraphernalia but enjoyed a fictitious spin on the historical events nevertheless. She also secretly loves crime mysteries and horror. I bet a book that combines the two together, especially one divided into separate timelines, would be another hit with her 💓
Thanks!
by Greyc06
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“The Thirteenth Tale” by Diane Setterfield:
This novel weaves a story that spans different timelines, and it involves a reclusive author who shares her mysterious life story with a biographer. It includes elements of family secrets, Gothic atmosphere, and a touch of mystery.
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“The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafón:
Set in post-World War II Barcelona, this novel is a part of a series known as “The Cemetery of Forgotten Books.” It’s a mystery involving a rare book and a dark conspiracy. The story unfolds through different timelines and is rich in historical and atmospheric details.
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“The Night Circus” by Erin Morgenstern:
While not a crime mystery, this fantasy novel offers a magical and mysterious atmosphere. The story revolves around a magical competition between two illusionists, and it spans different timelines. The prose is beautiful, and the novel has a captivating and immersive feel.