This special tenth anniversary edition of kate mortons acclaimed debut features a new foreword from the author. Thirtyeight year old cassandra is lost, alone, and grieving. Kate s books are published in 39 countries and in 32 languages. Were huge fans of bestselling author kate morton s novelsand in particular how her books weave together different periods of timetaking her readers from prewar manor houses that are filled with secrets back to present dayseamlessly. Ive not read any kate morton, but i wondered if something like this book, a lifetime burning by linda gillard might appeal to you.
Kate morton biography, age, books, husband, movie, instagram. Im not a big mystery reader, but i loved the story behind the. Morton has sold more than 11 million books in 42 countries, making her one of. She lives with her family in brisbane, australia, and is writing her second novel. The house at riverton by kate morton 9781509841417.
Lucinda riley is on a par if not better than kate morton. The edevanes were a prominent family in england, and they were hosting their annual midsummers night party at their summer home in. Though it wont be wise to compare with her other works. The lake house by kate morton smart bitches, trashy books. Kate morton, a native australian, holds degrees in dramatic art and english literature and is currently a doctoral candidate at the university of queensland. Her most recent novel, the lake house, was published in 2015 but i havent read it yet. Ive read the majority of the philippa gregory novels, enjoyed a couple of barbara erskine, jodi picoult,also atonement,bird song and labyrinth. The only witnesses, sisters hannah and emmeline hartford, will never speak to each other again. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the lake house.
Oct 06, 2015 i know people who love kate mortons books. The lake house has many twists and turns, and the crescendo to the ending is both interesting and surprising. Looking for books similar to kate morton books book search. Her novels the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house and the clockmakers daughter are published in over 40 countries, in 34 languages, and have all been number one bestsellers around the world.
I didnt actually start writing until i was in my early 20s, i was a voracious reader as a child, but it never occurred to me that books were written by people, i dont know where i thought they came from, it seems a bit daft now, but i had no idea. There is something about kate morton books that i love. None of the books by kate morton has been adapted for a screenplay. I should have had more confidence in one of my favourite writers. Kate morton has 20 books on goodreads with 4357 ratings. Kate has degrees in dramatic art and english literature. Kate morton grew up in the mountains of southeast queensland and now lives with her family in.
The lake house book by kate morton official publisher. Kate morton author of the forgotten garden goodreads. A friend of mine would not stop raving about her, so i decided to give it a try. I really enjoyed the two other books i read, the secret keeper and the forgotten garden. The house at riverton the shifting fog, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter. Its another big one, as you can see from the rather large stack of pages on my kitchen table, and spans a number of periods between 1850 and. The secret keeper and the lakehouse are my favourites, i love the mystery in both these books and the characters have stuck with me. Liane moriarty, bestselling author of big little lies.
This book is the independent bookshops limited edition and has been signed by kate morton to the limitation page. Looking for books similar to kate morton books book. The lake house by kate morton meet your next favorite book. Kate mortons most popular book is the forgotten garden. Kate morton has 20 books on goodreads with 3019 ratings. Jun 08, 2011 im coming to the end of the last kate morton novel and im looking for a similar author to try. The lake house is the perfect read for cold, dark nights. Were huge fans of bestselling author kate mortons novelsand in particular how her books weave together different periods of timetaking her readers from prewar manor houses that are filled with secrets back to present dayseamlessly. Kate morton is the bestselling author of the clockmakers daughter. Kate morton is an australian novelist of historical and womens fiction. She has narrated all of the other 3 books of kate morton that i have listened too, which thoroughly pleases me.
She has degrees in dramatic art and english literature, and harboured dreams of. My favorite currentday author released a novel two years ago, and i have not read it yet you may wonder why on earth i havent read it yet. When bank archivist elodie winslow opens a longforgotten box, shes fascinated by the contents, in particular a leather satchel containing a sketch book and a photograph of a beautiful young woman. Im not a big mystery reader, but i loved the story behind the story format.
Books by kate morton author of the forgotten garden goodreads. On the eve of a glittering society party, by the lake of a grand english country house, a young poet takes his life. One of kate mortons outstanding novel is the forgotten garden that was published in the year 2008 by pan books publishers. He was educated at the city of london school from 1957 to 1964 and at magdalen college, oxford, from which he graduated in modern languages with honors in. She has written two other books, emotional geology, and star gazing that i can also wholeheartedly recommend. She is a native australian, holds degrees in dramatic art and english literature.
I have enjoyed all her novels the girl on the cliff is a great read as is the light behind the window. Like kate mortons other books, this story crosses into different time periods, but unlike her previous work, there are multiple voices across multiple time periods, rather than. My books are about secrets and the way they haunt their keepers. Find authors like kate morton from the worlds largest community of readers.
Kate morton the official site of bestselling author kate morton. The limitation page shows that this book is number 726 of a limited edition of 1500 copies. In both the distant hours and the seduction of water a childrens story drives daughters to unravel the secrets of their mothers pasts. She has gone on to sell more than 10 million copies of her novels in more than 38 countries all over the world, which were translated into more than 26 foreign languages. The house at riverton by kate morton 9781509841417 booktopia. Read online the secret keeper pdf by kate morton for free. Authors similar to kate morton meet your next favorite book. I havent read the lake house by kate morton yet minivan. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android.
In her cinematic debut novel, kate morton immerses readers in the dramas of the ashbury family at their crumbling english. Kate morton grew up in the mountains of southeast queensland and now lives with her family in london and australia. The clockmakers daughter book by kate morton official. Kate morton books list of books by author kate morton thriftbooks. Sep 28, 2016 the more i read of this best selling title by kate morton the harder it becomes not get carried away by it. While paying homage to frances hodgson burnett, the secret garden and the gothic novel, morton s second work explores living with and overcoming loss of trust, of. Buy a cheap copy of the house at riverton the shifting. Thats one of the reasons i picked up one of her books. Kate morton book club which one of her books is your. Ive really enjoyed kate mortons previous books and wanted to love this one as well, but i found too much of this book plodding and skipped pages in spots, which is why i only rated the book with four stars instead of five. The plot of the forgotten garden revolved around the lives of cassandra. Kate morton is the awardwinning, new york times bestselling author of the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter.
Just like its older brother the shifting fog, the story is a combination of present day life merged beautifully, immaculately and ingeniously with flashbacks ranging from the era surrounding the second world war, the 1960s and present day. People, the best books of the fall a deliciously compelling mystery. Browse audiobooks written by kate morton sorted by best. Atmospheric settings, storylines past and present, mysteries, and gothic trappings propel these polished, charactercentered tales.
Theres a mystery at the heart of all her books, often one that hinges on past and present. She grew up in the mountains southeast of queensland, australia. I tried rachel hore but she isnt anywhere near the standard of kate morton for me. Kates books are published in 39 countries and in 32 languages. Jun 07, 2016 kate morton is the awardwinning, new york times bestselling author of the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter.
Maybe the background story or the suspense or the ambience or may the hidden deep love, the characters that cant be forgotten. The lake house by kate morton is part historical fiction, part gothic mystery and part family sagawhich means its 100% elysebait the mystery that binds this book together involves the disappearance of an elevenmonthold baby, theo edevane, in 1933. While kate morton has written several highly praised novels, im embarrassed to admit this is the first of her books i have read. The shifting fog by kate morton 9781742379708 booktopia. Kate morton is an international bestselling novelist from australia, who has written many critically acclaimed novels in her career based on the literature and fiction genres. The forgotten garden is a 2008 novel written by australian author kate morton, driven by the mystery of why a 4yearold child is found abandoned on an australian wharf in 19. The seduction of water by carol goodman bookshelfmonstrosity bookshelfmonstrosity. The forgotten garden is a 2008 novel written by australian author kate morton, driven by the mystery of why a 4yearold child is found abandoned on an australian wharf in 19 while paying homage to frances hodgson burnett, the secret garden and the gothic novel, mortons second work explores living with and overcoming loss of trust, of identity, or of loved ones and was inspired by. The house at riverton the shifting fog, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper. I have loved all kate mortons other books so i thought i would give it a go and see for myself. A foundling, an old book of dark fairy tales, a secret garden, a maze, an aristocratic family, a love denied, a mystery the forgotten garden is a captivating, atmospheric, and a compulsive listen about the past, ghosts, family, and memories from bestselling author kate morton. Although i enjoyed the shifting fog, i prefer the other books i have read by kate morton, which are, in my opinion, more riveting and full of suspense. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kate morton books online. Morton has sold more than 11 million books in 42 countries, making her one of australias biggest publishing exports.
This is just beautifully written with the usual twists and turns and the reader never really knowing what has happened or indeed what is going to happen. Apr 06, 2010 ive not read any kate morton, but i wondered if something like this book, a lifetime burning by linda gillard might appeal to you. Kate morton is an awardwinning, sunday times bestselling author. She currently lives in london with her family and continues to write the sorts of books she can disappear inside. Be among the first to know about upcoming books, tour events, promotions and other news. This is my second read by kate morton and i loved this one too. The clockmakers daughter is the sixth novel by australian author, kate morton. The more i read of this best selling title by kate morton the harder it becomes not get carried away by it. The distant hours by kate morton, author of the bestselling the house of riverton, is a heartbreaking story of love and loss with a devastating secret at its heart edie burchill and her mother have never been close, but when a long lost letter arrives with the return address of milderhurst castle, kent, printed on its envelope, edie begins to suspect that her mothers emotional distance. This is just beautifully written with the usual twists and turns and the reader never really knowing what has.
I found the fact, that when reading, no mention was made of the end of a chapter, and this made it difficult to read a chapter at a time. Kate morton the official site of bestselling author kate. Linda is a fantastic writer, one i recommend to anyone who will listen. The clockmakers daughter centres around edward radcliffe, an artist, and a mystery that occurs at his house when he takes a group of his friends to visit. The shifting fog also published under the alternate title. Kate morton born 1976 is an international bestselling australian author. Julian barnes was born in leicester, england on january 19, 1946. The lake house by kate morton is a 2015 atria publication. Kate morton books list of books by author kate morton.
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