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The Distant Hours

A Novel

July 12, 2011 | Trade paperback
ISBN: 9781439152799
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Description

From the New York Times bestselling author of Homecoming comes a haunting tale of long-buried secrets and the twists of fate that can alter lives forever.

This enthralling romantic thriller pays homage to the classics of gothic fiction, spinning a rich and intricate web of mystery, suspense, and lost love.

It starts with a letter, lost for half a century and unexpectedly delivered to Edie's mother on a Sunday afternoon. The letter leads Edie to Milderhurst Castle, where the eccentric Blythe spinsters live and where, she discovers, her mother was billeted during World War II. The elder Blythe sisters are twins and have spent most of their lives caring for their younger sister, Juniper, who hasn't been the same since her fiancé jilted her in 1941. Inside the decaying castle, Edie searches for her mother's past but soon learns there are other secrets hidden in its walls. The truth of what happened in "the distant hours" has been waiting a long time for someone to find it.

About this 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 thirty-eight languages and have been #1 bestsellers worldwide. Born and raised in Australia, she holds degrees in dramatic art and English literature, and now lives with her family in London and Australia. Visit her online at KateMorton.com or on Facebook and Instagram at @KateMortonAuthor.

ISBN: 9781439152799
Format: Trade paperback
Pages: 576
Publisher: Atria Books
Published: 2011-07-12

Reviews

"A nuanced exploration of family secrets and betrayal . . . captivating." --People (****)

"A new leap in Morton's authorial choreography. . . . A rich treat for fans of historical fiction." --The Washington Post

"A spellbinding journey, a mystery whose well-paced revelations provide a surprising and deeply satisfying read." --Booklist

"A fresh and thrilling gothic mystery. . . . Layers of deliciously surprising secrets."
--Library Journal

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