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This gorgeous debut novel is set in England between the two World Wars. The story of an aristocratic family, a mysterious death, and a vanishing way of life is told in flashback by a woman who witnessed it all and kept secrets for more than 50 years.Book Synopsis
From the #1 internationally bestselling author of The Forgotten Garden comes a gorgeous novel set in England between World War I and World war II. Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey, it is the story of an aristocratic family, a house, a mysterious death and a way of life that vanished forever, told in flashback by a woman who witnessed it all and kept a secret for decades. Grace Bradley went to work at Riverton House as a servant when she was just a girl, before the First World War. For years her life was inextricably tied up with the Hartford family, most particularly the two daughters, Hannah and Emmeline. In the summer of 1924, at a glittering society party held at the house, a young poet shot himself. The only witnesses were Hannah and Emmeline and only they--and Grace--know the truth. In 1999, when Grace is ninety-eight years old and living out her last days in a nursing home, she is visited by a young director who is making a film about the events of that summer. She takes Grace back to Riverton House and reawakens her memories. Told in flashback, this is the story of Grace's youth during the last days of Edwardian aristocratic privilege shattered by war, of the vibrant twenties and the changes she witnessed as an entire way of life vanished forever. The novel is full of secrets--some revealed, others hidden forever, reminiscent of the romantic suspense of Daphne du Maurier. It is also a meditation on memory, the devastation of war and a beautifully rendered window into a fascinating time in history. Kate Morton's first novel, originally published to critical acclaim in Australia, and quickly becoming a #1 bestseller in England, The House at Riverton is a vivid, page-turning novel of suspense and passion, with characters--and an ending--readers won't soon forget.Review Quotes
An extraordinary debut...written with a lovely turn of phrase. [Morton] knows how to eke out tantalizing secrets and drama. -- The Sunday Telegraph (UK)-- "Sunday Telegraph UK" This novel will challenge your definitions of friendship, family and, most of all, trust. -- Hallmark Magazine-- "Hallmark Magazine"Dimensions (Overall): 8.22 Inches (H) x 5.29 Inches (W) x 1.29 Inches (D)
Weight: .93 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 473
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres, Fiction + Literature Themes, Mystery + Crime
Sub-Genre: Mystery + Crime
Publisher: Washington Square Pr
Format: Paperback
Author: Kate Morton
Language: English
Street Date: March 3, 2009
TCIN: 11322055
UPC: 9781416550532
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-2540
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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The House at Riverton
4 out of 5 stars
- 14 years ago
This is a very compelling read. Just like the other two Kate Morton books, this involves a mystery that the reader learns in bits and pieces. Although well written and enjoyable I was very disturbed by the ending. It was much less uplifting and redeeming at it's core. I am still happy that I bought it and read it, though. It was definitely a mystery worth solving and provokes much thought about the tragedy and devastation of war. It also shines a light on the mindset of those who were "in service" before World War I. A good read overall.