Dale Harcombe's Reviews > Lost Lake

Lost Lake, the magical place where Eby has lived for many years even after the death of her loved husband George, is under threat. A developer with cash in hand wants to buy the land and run down cabins. Eby is seriously considering selling and going travelling. That is, until Kate Pheris, a family member she hasn’t seen in a long while appears at her door. At 12 years old Kate spent the best summer of her life at Lost Lake. That was back long before heartbreak and loss entered her life. Now Kate hopes she and Devin, her young daughter, can capture the essence of what makes Lost Lake so special. But is it too late? Or will others disrupt these plans? And what part does an alligator play in all this?
This is a sweet read with more than a touch of magic realism. I liked both Kate and Eby. Devin with her colourful wardrobe is a delight and Lisette a very interesting character. There are a combination of quirky characters. Setting is magical. The majority of the characters are well drawn and interesting, though Cricket, Kate’s mother in law, and Selma, a regular visitor to Lost Lake I found to be rather one dimensional. The plot moves along at a steady pace. Maybe I was just in the mood for something whimsical. But I really enjoyed it. My first read by this author, this was a nice book to escape into.