The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton is a captivating novel that weaves together multiple generations and time periods to unravel the mystery surrounding an abandoned child. The story unfolds through the perspectives of various characters, revealing family secrets, betrayals, and the quest for identity. Set in enchanting locations like Cornwall and Australia, the book beautifully integrates elements of historical fiction, romance, mystery, and fairy tales. Morton's writing style is described as descriptive, poetic, and engaging, keeping readers absorbed in the intricate plot that spans decades.
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Has Romance?
There are romantic elements in the story, but they don't dominate the plot; instead, the focus remains on family and individual journeys.
From The Publisher:
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The House at Riverton, a novel that takes the reader on an unforgettable journey through generations and across continents as two women try to uncover their family's secret past.
A tiny girl is abandoned on a ship headed for Australia in 1913. She arrives completely alone with nothing but a small suitcase containing a few clothes and a single book-a beautiful volume of fairy tales. She is taken in by the dockmaster and his wife and raised as their own. On her twenty-fi rst birthday, they tell her the truth, and with her sense of self shattered and very little to go on, "Nell" sets out to trace her real identity. Her quest leads her to Blackhurst Manor on the Cornish coast and the secrets of the doomed Mountrachet family. But it is not until her granddaughter, Cassandra, takes up the search after Nell's death that all the pieces of the puzzle are assembled. A spellbinding tale of mystery and self-discovery, The Forgotten Garden will take hold of your imagination and never let go.
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The wonders of a reread. As you can see below I did not enjoy it a year ago. However this time I enjoyed it quite a lot more and moved it up from a 2 stars to a 4 stars. I'm not sure what changed for me but I've started to really enjoying Kate Morton's book. I love rereading for that reason. My taste and feeling changes quite a lot under a short period time and sometimes reading a book can feel like discovering something new
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No just no... This didn't hold my interested one bit. Wasn't attached to anything in the story. Kate Morton is probably not an author for me
The whole premise of the book made no sense
It was “too tidy” at the end, everything being just so. Every story thread tied in neat little bows.
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About the Author:
Kate Morton is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The House at Riverton, The Forgotten Garden, The Distant Hours, The Secret Keeper, The Lake House, and The Clockmaker's Daughter. Her books are published in 34 languages and have been #1 bestsellers worldwide. She is a native Australian, holds degrees in dramatic art and English literature. She lives with her family in London and Australia.
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