Susanna here, inviting you to join me in wishing a very Happy Book Birthday to THE WOMAN IN THE LAKE by our own Nicola Cornick!
This is its American birthday, actually, which will be followed on March 7 by its British birthday, so we will be keeping the celebration going here at the Word Wenches (any excuse for cake, really).
It’s a dual-time novel, linking the lives of two women together over centuries through one lovely but ill-fated gown…
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‘I see it all again: the silver moon swimming beneath the water and the golden gown billowing out about her…’
1765: Lady Isabella Gerard asks her maid to take her new golden gown and destroy it. Its shimmering beauty has been tainted by the actions of her husband the night before.
Three months later: Lord Eustace Gerard stands beside the lake looking down at the woman in the golden gown. As the body slowly rolls over to reveal her face, it’s clear this is not his intended victim…
1996: Fenella Brightwell steals a stunning gown from a stately home. Twenty years later and reeling from the end of an abusive marriage, she wonders if it has cursed her all this time. Now she’s determined to discover the history behind the beautiful golden dress…
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I always find covers so interesting. For the American edition of THE WOMAN IN THE LAKE, the cover artists have focused on the historical part of the dual-time story…
…while for the British edition of THE WOMAN IN THE LAKE, the cover focuses on the modern-day thread of the story…
Which cover do you like best?
And when you’re reading a twin-stranded story, with modern day parts and historical ones, do you like one part better?
Happy book birthday, Nicola. It is interesting to compare the two covers, Susanna. I think what I like best is the reflection which is part of the American cover. The mood is so different … overcast versus bright.
Per your second question — Sometimes I like one stand better, sometimes I like both equally.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. It is interesting to compare the two covers, Susanna. I think what I like best is the reflection which is part of the American cover. The mood is so different … overcast versus bright.
Per your second question — Sometimes I like one stand better, sometimes I like both equally.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. It is interesting to compare the two covers, Susanna. I think what I like best is the reflection which is part of the American cover. The mood is so different … overcast versus bright.
Per your second question — Sometimes I like one stand better, sometimes I like both equally.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. It is interesting to compare the two covers, Susanna. I think what I like best is the reflection which is part of the American cover. The mood is so different … overcast versus bright.
Per your second question — Sometimes I like one stand better, sometimes I like both equally.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. It is interesting to compare the two covers, Susanna. I think what I like best is the reflection which is part of the American cover. The mood is so different … overcast versus bright.
Per your second question — Sometimes I like one stand better, sometimes I like both equally.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. And thanks for the atmospheric post Susanna. Actually, I like the first cover best. To me, it’s most evocative. It also reminds me of images from the 1993 movie, The Piano. The Woman in the Lake seems like something I would like to read. I think it might also lend itself to Netflix. I hope someone is pitching this book to someone in the TV or film industry, Nicola.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. And thanks for the atmospheric post Susanna. Actually, I like the first cover best. To me, it’s most evocative. It also reminds me of images from the 1993 movie, The Piano. The Woman in the Lake seems like something I would like to read. I think it might also lend itself to Netflix. I hope someone is pitching this book to someone in the TV or film industry, Nicola.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. And thanks for the atmospheric post Susanna. Actually, I like the first cover best. To me, it’s most evocative. It also reminds me of images from the 1993 movie, The Piano. The Woman in the Lake seems like something I would like to read. I think it might also lend itself to Netflix. I hope someone is pitching this book to someone in the TV or film industry, Nicola.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. And thanks for the atmospheric post Susanna. Actually, I like the first cover best. To me, it’s most evocative. It also reminds me of images from the 1993 movie, The Piano. The Woman in the Lake seems like something I would like to read. I think it might also lend itself to Netflix. I hope someone is pitching this book to someone in the TV or film industry, Nicola.
Happy book birthday, Nicola. And thanks for the atmospheric post Susanna. Actually, I like the first cover best. To me, it’s most evocative. It also reminds me of images from the 1993 movie, The Piano. The Woman in the Lake seems like something I would like to read. I think it might also lend itself to Netflix. I hope someone is pitching this book to someone in the TV or film industry, Nicola.
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola – and here’s to many more! I favor the American cover, Susanna, because it draws me in as a painting can. The reflection is a lovely touch. I also favor the historical thread in twin-stranded stories – but that’s because the older story is already there and done, and I don’t have to bite my nails and hope the heroine won’t go down the dark stairs alone, or open the banging door at midnight, or lift the lid of a trunk we KNOW hides terrible things–as the modern heroine so often does!
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola – and here’s to many more! I favor the American cover, Susanna, because it draws me in as a painting can. The reflection is a lovely touch. I also favor the historical thread in twin-stranded stories – but that’s because the older story is already there and done, and I don’t have to bite my nails and hope the heroine won’t go down the dark stairs alone, or open the banging door at midnight, or lift the lid of a trunk we KNOW hides terrible things–as the modern heroine so often does!
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola – and here’s to many more! I favor the American cover, Susanna, because it draws me in as a painting can. The reflection is a lovely touch. I also favor the historical thread in twin-stranded stories – but that’s because the older story is already there and done, and I don’t have to bite my nails and hope the heroine won’t go down the dark stairs alone, or open the banging door at midnight, or lift the lid of a trunk we KNOW hides terrible things–as the modern heroine so often does!
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola – and here’s to many more! I favor the American cover, Susanna, because it draws me in as a painting can. The reflection is a lovely touch. I also favor the historical thread in twin-stranded stories – but that’s because the older story is already there and done, and I don’t have to bite my nails and hope the heroine won’t go down the dark stairs alone, or open the banging door at midnight, or lift the lid of a trunk we KNOW hides terrible things–as the modern heroine so often does!
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola – and here’s to many more! I favor the American cover, Susanna, because it draws me in as a painting can. The reflection is a lovely touch. I also favor the historical thread in twin-stranded stories – but that’s because the older story is already there and done, and I don’t have to bite my nails and hope the heroine won’t go down the dark stairs alone, or open the banging door at midnight, or lift the lid of a trunk we KNOW hides terrible things–as the modern heroine so often does!
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Happy Book Birthday, Nicola.
I prefer the historical cover. She looks sad and isolated and lonely. For me, there is a big story there.
As you can see, I am a very curious person.
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola.
I prefer the historical cover. She looks sad and isolated and lonely. For me, there is a big story there.
As you can see, I am a very curious person.
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola.
I prefer the historical cover. She looks sad and isolated and lonely. For me, there is a big story there.
As you can see, I am a very curious person.
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola.
I prefer the historical cover. She looks sad and isolated and lonely. For me, there is a big story there.
As you can see, I am a very curious person.
Happy Book Birthday, Nicola.
I prefer the historical cover. She looks sad and isolated and lonely. For me, there is a big story there.
As you can see, I am a very curious person.
The American cover is the nicest and I always prefer the historical parts of these books. I’m looking forward to this one. The very best of luck to Nicola with it.
The American cover is the nicest and I always prefer the historical parts of these books. I’m looking forward to this one. The very best of luck to Nicola with it.
The American cover is the nicest and I always prefer the historical parts of these books. I’m looking forward to this one. The very best of luck to Nicola with it.
The American cover is the nicest and I always prefer the historical parts of these books. I’m looking forward to this one. The very best of luck to Nicola with it.
The American cover is the nicest and I always prefer the historical parts of these books. I’m looking forward to this one. The very best of luck to Nicola with it.
Happy Birthday Week, Nicola! I like the American cover. It definitely catches my attention more than the British. If you are portraying loneliness and feeling small against the vastness of the sea, the American cover does its job well and wold probably find its way into my shopping basket.
Happy Birthday Week, Nicola! I like the American cover. It definitely catches my attention more than the British. If you are portraying loneliness and feeling small against the vastness of the sea, the American cover does its job well and wold probably find its way into my shopping basket.
Happy Birthday Week, Nicola! I like the American cover. It definitely catches my attention more than the British. If you are portraying loneliness and feeling small against the vastness of the sea, the American cover does its job well and wold probably find its way into my shopping basket.
Happy Birthday Week, Nicola! I like the American cover. It definitely catches my attention more than the British. If you are portraying loneliness and feeling small against the vastness of the sea, the American cover does its job well and wold probably find its way into my shopping basket.
Happy Birthday Week, Nicola! I like the American cover. It definitely catches my attention more than the British. If you are portraying loneliness and feeling small against the vastness of the sea, the American cover does its job well and wold probably find its way into my shopping basket.
Thank you very much, Kareni! I especially love the colours of the US edition. It has a very mystical look about it too.
Thank you very much, Kareni! I especially love the colours of the US edition. It has a very mystical look about it too.
Thank you very much, Kareni! I especially love the colours of the US edition. It has a very mystical look about it too.
Thank you very much, Kareni! I especially love the colours of the US edition. It has a very mystical look about it too.
Thank you very much, Kareni! I especially love the colours of the US edition. It has a very mystical look about it too.
Thank you so much, Binnie! I hadn’t thought of The Piano until I saw your comment but yes, I do see the similarity. I would LOVE it if someone made The Woman in the Lake into a film!
Thank you so much, Binnie! I hadn’t thought of The Piano until I saw your comment but yes, I do see the similarity. I would LOVE it if someone made The Woman in the Lake into a film!
Thank you so much, Binnie! I hadn’t thought of The Piano until I saw your comment but yes, I do see the similarity. I would LOVE it if someone made The Woman in the Lake into a film!
Thank you so much, Binnie! I hadn’t thought of The Piano until I saw your comment but yes, I do see the similarity. I would LOVE it if someone made The Woman in the Lake into a film!
Thank you so much, Binnie! I hadn’t thought of The Piano until I saw your comment but yes, I do see the similarity. I would LOVE it if someone made The Woman in the Lake into a film!
LOL, Constance, that’s so true about the heroine lifting the lid of the trunk and setting in train so many scary things… Thank you for the good wishes.
LOL, Constance, that’s so true about the heroine lifting the lid of the trunk and setting in train so many scary things… Thank you for the good wishes.
LOL, Constance, that’s so true about the heroine lifting the lid of the trunk and setting in train so many scary things… Thank you for the good wishes.
LOL, Constance, that’s so true about the heroine lifting the lid of the trunk and setting in train so many scary things… Thank you for the good wishes.
LOL, Constance, that’s so true about the heroine lifting the lid of the trunk and setting in train so many scary things… Thank you for the good wishes.
Hi Annette! I love that the cover raises so many questions in your curious mind. That’s great!
Hi Annette! I love that the cover raises so many questions in your curious mind. That’s great!
Hi Annette! I love that the cover raises so many questions in your curious mind. That’s great!
Hi Annette! I love that the cover raises so many questions in your curious mind. That’s great!
Hi Annette! I love that the cover raises so many questions in your curious mind. That’s great!
Thank you so much, Teresa, I really hope you enjoy it! I like writing the historical bits best – I find the contemporary strand more difficult. I think I’ll always be a history girl at heart!
Thank you so much, Teresa, I really hope you enjoy it! I like writing the historical bits best – I find the contemporary strand more difficult. I think I’ll always be a history girl at heart!
Thank you so much, Teresa, I really hope you enjoy it! I like writing the historical bits best – I find the contemporary strand more difficult. I think I’ll always be a history girl at heart!
Thank you so much, Teresa, I really hope you enjoy it! I like writing the historical bits best – I find the contemporary strand more difficult. I think I’ll always be a history girl at heart!
Thank you so much, Teresa, I really hope you enjoy it! I like writing the historical bits best – I find the contemporary strand more difficult. I think I’ll always be a history girl at heart!
Thank you very much, Pamela. It is a gorgeous cover, isn’t it! I love the colours too and it does have quite a poignant feel to it.
Thank you very much, Pamela. It is a gorgeous cover, isn’t it! I love the colours too and it does have quite a poignant feel to it.
Thank you very much, Pamela. It is a gorgeous cover, isn’t it! I love the colours too and it does have quite a poignant feel to it.
Thank you very much, Pamela. It is a gorgeous cover, isn’t it! I love the colours too and it does have quite a poignant feel to it.
Thank you very much, Pamela. It is a gorgeous cover, isn’t it! I love the colours too and it does have quite a poignant feel to it.
Hi Nicola & Susanna – Wow! The post & cover really make me want to read this book. I much prefer the US cover. It’s more mysterious and atmospheric. I usually love both strands, but I edge toward the historical.
Hi Nicola & Susanna – Wow! The post & cover really make me want to read this book. I much prefer the US cover. It’s more mysterious and atmospheric. I usually love both strands, but I edge toward the historical.
Hi Nicola & Susanna – Wow! The post & cover really make me want to read this book. I much prefer the US cover. It’s more mysterious and atmospheric. I usually love both strands, but I edge toward the historical.
Hi Nicola & Susanna – Wow! The post & cover really make me want to read this book. I much prefer the US cover. It’s more mysterious and atmospheric. I usually love both strands, but I edge toward the historical.
Hi Nicola & Susanna – Wow! The post & cover really make me want to read this book. I much prefer the US cover. It’s more mysterious and atmospheric. I usually love both strands, but I edge toward the historical.
Actually, Nicola – I was thinking the same thing – that The Woman in the Lake would lend itself to film. And nowadays, there are so many companies making films – not just the big UK or Hollywood studios. From my mouth to God’s ears, maybe?
Actually, Nicola – I was thinking the same thing – that The Woman in the Lake would lend itself to film. And nowadays, there are so many companies making films – not just the big UK or Hollywood studios. From my mouth to God’s ears, maybe?
Actually, Nicola – I was thinking the same thing – that The Woman in the Lake would lend itself to film. And nowadays, there are so many companies making films – not just the big UK or Hollywood studios. From my mouth to God’s ears, maybe?
Actually, Nicola – I was thinking the same thing – that The Woman in the Lake would lend itself to film. And nowadays, there are so many companies making films – not just the big UK or Hollywood studios. From my mouth to God’s ears, maybe?
Actually, Nicola – I was thinking the same thing – that The Woman in the Lake would lend itself to film. And nowadays, there are so many companies making films – not just the big UK or Hollywood studios. From my mouth to God’s ears, maybe?