AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: KATE MORTON

Looking for a new author to keep you busy?  This week's post is all about Kate Morton.  Born in Australia, Kate attended Trinity College in London where she originally pursued a career in theatrer before landing on a career in writing.  Morton's novels have been bestsellers worldwide and have been published in over 30 languages.  For more information on Kate Morton, visit https://www.katemorton.com/.

Kate Morton's Novels:

The Clockmaker's Daughter 
Taking place in the mid-1800s, a group of young artists stay at Birchwood Manor.  They plan to spend some time lost in inspiration and creativity.  This group is led by Edward Radcliffe.  By the end of their stay at the manor, one woman has been killed while another has disappeared, a priceless heirloom is missing, and Edward's life is in ruins.  Fast forward over 100 years later, and Elodie Winslow uncovers a bag containing a photograph and a drawing.  Who is the woman in the photograph, and why does Birchwood Manor feel familiar to Elodie?

The Lake House
Alice Edevane is a young woman living in England who loves to write stories.  One evening, the Edevane family discovers that their youngest child is missing.  Decades later, Alice is living in London as a successful author.  While her brother's case has never been solved, Alice still holds a suspicion of a culprit.

The Secret Keeper
Laurel Nicolson is a teenager in England when she sees a stranger arrive at her family's farm.  She watches her mother speak to him, and before the afternoon is over, Laurel witnesses a crime that affects everything she knows about her family.  Years alter, Laurel gathers with the rest of her family for her mother's 90th birthday.  Realizing that time may be running out, Laurel searches for answers to the questions that she still thinks about from her past.

The Distant Hours
A lost letter arrives in the mail, and Edie Burchill travels to Middhurst Castle.  Her mother lived in the castle as a child during World War II.  Once inside the castle, Edie begins to unravel her mother's past.  However, there are other secrets hidden inside waiting for Edie to discover them.

The Forgotten Garden
A young child is abandoned a ship headed for Australia in 1913.  When she arrives, she is alone with nothing but a suitcase.  She is taken in by the dockmaster's family and raised as their own.  Then, on her 21st birthday, she learns the truth and her life is shattered.  The story follows Nell as she tries to piece her story together and find her real identity.  Upon her death, it is up to her granddaughter to solve the mystery.

The House at Riverton
Set in England between the two world wars, this story centers on a death that occurred at a party in the Hartford family's home.  Told as a flashback, this is the story of a young woman's growing up during a pivotal moment in time.

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