Praise

“You know, when you read Mary Morris, that you will get exquisite writing and vibrant world-building and people that break your heart. But The Red House is even more unforgettable – a mystery of time, place, and character that reveals how the gaps in our personal histories are the ones that somehow become the building blocks of our lives.” –Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name

“In The Red House, Mary Morris transports readers from the sunlit landscapes of Italy to the shadows of its wartime past as she traces the haunting legacy of a mother’s disappearance. With her life at a crossroads, Laura returns to her mother’s homeland to uncover secrets buried for decades – secrets that will redefine her family history. As past and present converge, Laura’s search becomes both a gripping quest and a profound exploration of how trauma can echo across generations. This mesmerizing, beautifully layered novel maps the geography of loss with devastating precision.” —Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train

“The Red House is an enthralling investigation into wartime histories endured, concealed, and recovered within one Italian-American family. Mary Morris remains a literary conjurer of the highest order: in her pages the past, in all its complication and mystery, comes roaring back to life.” –Anthony Marra, New York Times bestselling author of Mercury Pictures Presents

“A stunning, atmospheric tale of layered secrets and heartbreaking history. This book blew me away and is sure to impress even the most discerning historical fiction lover.” –Kelly Rimmer, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Agent

“The Red House is a wonderful novel—suspenseful and surprising—with history at its heart. Investigating a painful family mystery—the decades-old disappearance of a mother—leads us into a small town in Puglia and its buried past under fascism. A riveting story.” —Joan Silber, author of Secrets of Happiness and Improvement

“Mary Morris writes beautifully about family history, and this book about a daughter’s search for her mother’s past is full of beautiful detail and emotional insight. Brava!” –Roxana Robinson, author of Leaving

“The Red House is a wonderful mix of history and mystery. The dual voices tell a compelling and deeply moving story.” –Hilma Wolitzer, author of An Available Man

“Morris brings to life the beauty of Italy and the horrors in the Red House.” –Booklist