From the new york times and internationally bestselling author of the secret keeper and the distant hours, an intricately plotted, spellbinding new novel of heartstopping suspense and uncovered secrets. A novel by kate morton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. So, last year ive read the forgotten garden and it was one of the best books ive ever read. 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. Linda is a fantastic writer, one i recommend to anyone who will listen. Heres my video about what you can expect when you pick up a kate morton novel. Kate morton has sold over 10 million copies in 33 languages, across 38 countries.
I have read garden and keeper twice and enjoyed them even more the second time. The book that most influenced me to become a writer is the enchanted wood by enid blyton because it was my first favourite book i used to. Looking for books similar to kate morton books book search. In conversation with journalist blanche clark, she talks about her writing process. The house at riverton the shifting fog, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, 2 3 the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter published in september 2018. I have enjoyed all her novels the girl on the cliff is a great read as is the light behind the window. See more ideas about kate morton books, books and books to read. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. 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. Kate morton born 1976 is an international bestselling australian author. Panicking about what books to pack for your holidays. Kate morton is an australian novelist of historical and womens fiction.
Influenced by the likes of atonement and gosford park, it finds events in the summer of 1924 and the winter of 1999 intertwining in almost unbelievable ways. After having her books recommended to me by several people, i recently read devoured three of kate mortons novels. One of kate mortons outstanding novel is the forgotten garden that was published in the year 2008 by pan books publishers. Booktopia kate morton books on the booktopia kate morton. 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. Readalikes for kate morton if you like kate morton try these authors. Ive read the majority of the philippa gregory novels, enjoyed a couple of barbara erskine, jodi picoult,also atonement,bird song and labyrinth. 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. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. She lives with her family in brisbane, australia, and is writing her second novel. Throughout her career, kate has won prestigious awards such as the general fiction book of the year award in the years 2007, 2009 and 20. Lucinda riley is on a par if not better than kate morton. Although this was not my favorite book of hers it was a good read. 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.
The house at riverton is both a thrilling mystery and a tender love story. Sometimes i like to spread out books by one author, but often i find that its interesting to read several close together if i liked the first one to. Theres a mystery at the heart of all her books, often one that hinges on past and present. All the books below are recommended as readalikes for kate morton but some maybe more relevant to you than others depending on which books by the author you have read and enjoyed. Bestselling author kate mortons writing has appeared on bookstore shelves in 31 countries.
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. Below is a list of kate mortons books in order of when they were first released. Kate morton the official site of bestselling author kate morton. Kate morton the official site of bestselling author kate. The shifting fog, published internationally as the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper and the lake househave all been number one bestsellers around the world. My books are about secrets and the way they haunt their keepers. While its hard to wait for kate morton s books because there is a considerable amount of time between it is always well worth the wait. The plot of the forgotten garden revolved around the lives of cassandra. She has degrees in dramatic art and english literature, specializing in nineteenthcentury tragedy and contemporary gothic novels. I fell deeply in love with books as a child and believe that reading is freedom. Kate morton collection 3 books collection book people. Amazonaudible this post includes affiliate links if theres one word that comes to mind when i read a kate morton book, its cozy. But in my opinion the secret keeper is her finest so far.
Kate morton made her debut as a published author in 2007 with the house at riverton. Jan 22, 2015 bestselling author kate mortons writing has appeared on bookstore shelves in 31 countries. June 1933, and the edevane familys country house, loeanneth, is polished and gleaming, ready for the muchanticipated midsummer eve party. Ive not read any kate morton, but i wondered if something like this book, a lifetime burning by linda gillard might appeal to you. The clockmakers daughter is a book about time and timelessness, truth and beauty, maps and mapmaking, photography, natural history, the restorative properties of walking, brotherhood having three sons shot that one to the top of the list, houses and the notion of home, rivers and the power of place, among other things. Kate morton, a native australian, holds degrees in dramatic art and english literature and is currently a doctoral candidate at the university of queensland. Jan 03, 2020 the clockmakers daughter by kate morton. May 17, 20 after having her books recommended to me by several people, i recently read devoured three of kate mortons novels. A fouryearold girl abandoned aboard a ship touches off a centurylong inquiry into her ancestry, in mortons weighty, at times unwieldy, second novel the house at riverton, 2008. Read online the secret keeper pdf by kate morton for free. Its no surprise that kate mortons favorite books are steeped in the. All the novels written by author kate morton have gone on to become number one in the bestseller lists of the new york times and sunday times.
Morton has sold more than 11 million books in 42 countries, making her one of australias biggest publishing exports. Now im reading the secret keeper and i want to know from you guys which one of kate mortons books you think is the best. 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. Fantastic offers on quality books, collections, audio cds and more exclusive to book people. The forgotten garden by kate morton, the secret keeper by kate morton, the distant hours by kate morton, the. Kate morton grew up in the mountains of southeast queensland and lives now with her husband and young sons in brisbane. Apr 25, 2016 kate morton is a fantastic author of modern gothic novels. With the help of author kate morton, weve put together a flawless summer.
Im not a big mystery reader, but i loved the story behind the. Im not a big mystery reader, but i loved the story behind the story format. One of people magazines best books of fallmortons moody, suspenseful latest is the perfect pageturner for a chilly night. So look for the suggested readalikes by title linked on the right. Kate morton book club which one of her books is your. Author kate mortons complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. Kate morton has a wonderful way of making mysteries enjoyable, rather than the dry whodunits ive come to loathe. Kate morton is an awardwinning, new york times bestselling author. Shop the latest titles by kate morton at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Kates books are published in 39 countries and in 32 languages.
Kate has degrees in dramatic art and english literature. A fouryearold girl abandoned aboard a ship touches off a centurylong inquiry into her ancestry, in morton s weighty, at times unwieldy, second novel the house at riverton, 2008. Buy kate morton collection 3 books collection by kate morton. This kate morton page has biography information, bestsellers, titles, books by. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Kate morton is an awardwinning, sunday times bestselling author. We were curious about the kind of novels she reads in her free time. She is a native australian, holds degrees in dramatic art and english literature. Kate morton books are available from booktopia, the leading online bookstore in australia. The house at riverton the shifting fog, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper. I have read all of kate mortons novels to date and am eagerly awaiting her new release, the secret keeper. Shop amongst our popular books, including 56, the secret keeper, the forgotten garden and more from kate morton. The story takes place in 1862 and 150 years later and involves a murder, mystery,thievery, art, love and loss. Jan 08, 2019 published by atria books on october 9, 2018 genreslists.
Below is a list of kate morton s books in order of when they were first released. The forgotten garden is a gorgeous book of contrasts and symmetry where allegory, history and love finally solve a centuryold mystery and the reason for a little girls solo voyage to the other side of the world. I tried rachel hore but she isnt anywhere near the standard of kate morton for me. Each twist and turn is anticipated like a gift for turning the pages. Julian barnes was born in leicester, england on january 19, 1946. She has written two other books, emotional geology, and star gazing that i can also wholeheartedly recommend. 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. 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. She grew up in the mountains southeast of queensland, australia.
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. Kate morton is one of my favorite authors and i have read all her books. Best books of the year what i read by leigh anne wilkes. Kate morton books list of books by author kate morton. The clockmakers daughter takes a stylistic leap, and. She currently lives in london with her family and continues to write the sorts of books she can disappear inside. Kate morton writes intelligent and thoughtprovoking fiction and this collection contains three of her best novels.
I liked kate mortons first one the house at riverton, and i have the forgotten garden to read. Summer reads recommendations from leena and author kate. Oct 09, 2018 kate morton is an awardwinning, new york times bestselling author. Her character development is beautifully done and her ability to have the reader travel back and forth between eras is accomplished smoothly and effortlessly. Sometimes i like to spread out books by one author, but often i find that its interesting to read several close together if i liked the first one to get a sense of the authors style and improvement. Kate used to hide to read when she was small, and still believes that reading. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. 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. Jun 08, 2011 im coming to the end of the last kate morton novel and im looking for a similar author to try. I picked up one of her books at a garage sale the forgotten garden, discussed it with my nephews wife, borrowed one that she had, and got the other. Author biography interview books by this author read. Discover book depositorys huge selection of kate morton books online. I started with the 2nd book first forgotten garden because goodreads recommended it to me after i search for similar books to rebecca by daphne du maurier.
The forgotten garden by kate morton, the secret keeper by kate morton, the distant hours by kate morton, the house at riverton. I first encountered kate mortons books in may of 2011 and have waited anxiously for each new audible publication. Some of my favourite things are dusty attics, lost letters, tattered fabrics, locked gardens, foxed paper, sepia photographs, doors that say dont. The lake house by kate morton is the mysterious and enchanting fifth novel from the number one bestselling author of the house at riverton and the secret keeper. None of the books by kate morton has been adapted for a screenplay. Even though they may take me a bit to finish, ive really enjoyed the last two. Kate morton is a fantastic author of modern gothic novels.
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