The House on Biscayne Bay [B0479]

2024 PB. As death stalks a gothic mansion in Miami, the lives of two women intertwine as the past and present collide in 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.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Enjoyed this book immensely! It's a solid 4+ star read, filled with interesting characters, and a great storyline set over two time periods. All set against the backdrop of Miami/Biscayne Bay and a house (mansion really) that bears a life of its own, and to me is just as important a character as the humans in this novel. Cleeton's writing is beautiful and flows effortlessly. Well done!"; "Chanel Cleeton surprised me with this one! I already count on her transporting me to bygone era of Miami glamour, with an infusion of Cuban culture. Her powerful female characters and strong sense of place keep me coming back for more. In this novel Chanel also channeled her inner Carol Goodman, creating a surprising gothic tale. A beautifully crafted mystery."