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Lovers of mysteries, family sagas, and love stories will find this novel engrossing. ["Morton can consistently build intriguing stories with a familiar set of tools: family secrets, forgotten mansions, and troubled modern-day meddlers": LJ Xpress Reviews 12/18/15 starred review of the Atria hc.]
In true Morton fashion, the plot breezes effortlessly through 1933, 2003, and 1911, with rich gothic undertones, superb pacing, and seamless interweaving of the various story lines and time periods. This novel proves yet again that Morton (The House at Riverton; The Secret Keeper) can consistently build intriguing stories with a familiar set of tools: family secrets, forgotten mansions, and troubled modern-day meddlers. Morton's work has wide appeal but is ideal for fans of gothic and historical fiction. [See Prepub Alert, 4/20/15, and Barbara Hoffert's profile of Morton, LJ 8/15.]
Best-selling Australian author Morton (The Distant Hours) has written an absorbing tale of friendship, desire, and jealousy set against the turbulent backdrop of a country at war. Cleverly revealing more of each character's strengths and flaws as the layers of the secret are exposed, Morton's riveting novel startles the reader with an unexpected ending. Sure to be in demand by Morton's many fans. [See Prepub Alert, 5/15/12.]
Featuring a fresh and thrilling gothic mystery, cinematic storytelling, and fully developed characters who possess layers of deliciously surprising secrets, this complex story is developed at a leisurely but compelling pace that keeps readers hooked. Recommended for a wide readership, including mystery lovers and historical fiction fans. [See Prepub Alert, LJ 6/15/10.]