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<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\nSearching for a story to adapt for film, an aspiring screenwriter becomes captivated by a bestselling classic novel and the mysterious disappearance of the woman who wrote it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 1940<\/span>. Via Belle\u2019s sweet romance novels, readers believe in happily ever after. But Via\u2019s reality was much more complicated. While her first husband was alive, her creativity thrived in a beautiful stone estate situated above a pristine lake and moonflower garden. After his tragic death and a whirlwind second marriage shrouded in secrets, Via vanished from public life, leaving behind a shadow of scandal . . . and her final story.<\/span><\/p>\n 2006<\/span>. Screenwriter Harper Rayne is desperate for a breakthrough; if only she can find the right story to tell. But when she digs into the life of her late mother\u2019s favorite novelist, she never expects it to become personal. Drawn to the quaint Pennsylvania town where both her mother and Via once lived, Harper discovers more than a mystery to solve\u2014she finds echoes of her own longing for love, healing, and home. As long-buried secrets come to light, Harper must decide if she\u2019ll protect the past or rewrite this particular ending.<\/span><\/p>\n Described as a \u201cpowerhouse in dual-timeline Christian fiction\u201d (<\/span>Library Journal<\/i>), Melanie Dobson delivers another rich, atmospheric novel about the legacy of sacrificial love and the redemptive power of truth.<\/span><\/p>\n Standalone dual-timeline historical mystery filled with drama, faith, and intrigue. Clean, suspenseful historical fiction, perfect for fans of Susan Meissner, Lisa Wingate, or Patti Callahan Henry. Includes discussion questions for book groups.<\/span><\/p>\n Book Details<\/span><\/b> ****I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, NetGalley, book tours, and or authors.\u00a0 A review was not required, and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.****<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/li>\n My Review If you love historical fiction and dual timelines as much as I do, Melanie Dobson\u2019s The Lost Story of Via Belle<\/i><\/span><\/span> is an absolute must-read. She completely hooks you with a mystery that jumps between Olivia Belle Ash in the 1940s and Harper Rayne in 2006.<\/span><\/p>\n What I loved most was how the past and present timelines perfectly mirror each other. Both women are searching for truth and healing, and the mystery is perfectly paced as the author uncovers secrets at just the right speed. I also loved the characters\u2014some are incredibly sweet, while others are downright creepy and manipulative. Plus, the setting of the beautiful stone house and moonflower garden is so vivid that it practically feels like another character in the story.<\/span> I would love to visit an enchanting place like this.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Besides the great mystery, the book has a beautiful, inspiring undercurrent of faith. It handles heavy themes like grief and loss with a gentle, redemptive hand, reminding you of the power of truth and sacrificial love. If you are a fan of rich, atmospheric time-slip stories like those by Kate Morton or Jaime Jo Wright, put this one at the top of your TBR list!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n ****Meet Author\u00a0<\/b><\/span>Melanie Dobson<\/u><\/b><\/span>****<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Writing fiction is Melanie Dobson’s excuse to explore abandoned houses, travel to unique places, and spend hours reading old books and journals. The award-winning author of almost thirty books, Melanie enjoys stitching together both time-slip and historical stories, including The Wings of Poppy Pendleton, The Winter Rose, Catching the Wind, Memories of Glass, and the Legacy of Love series. Five of her novels have received a Carol Award, Catching the Wind’s audiobook won the 2018 Audie for Inspirational Novel, and The Black Cloister was ForeWord’s Book of the Year for Religious Fiction. <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Melanie and her husband, Jon, have two daughters. After moving numerous times with Jon’s work, the Dobson family has finally settled near Portland, Oregon, and they love to travel and hike in both the mountains and the cliffs above the Pacific. When Melanie isn’t writing, she enjoys exploring dusty back roads, dancing, and reading stories with her girls. <\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n More information about Melanie and her books is available on her author website: http:\/\/www.melaniedobson.com<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n
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