The haunting second novel from the author of the No.1 bestseller, The House at Riverton
The Forgotten Garden
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'A beautifully written and satisfying novel.' -- Daily Express
'A haunting story of the search for identity...is packed with memorable characters and evocative settings. ' -- Choice Magazine
'Chunky, well-written tale...' -- Dorset Echo
'The Forgotten Garden simmers with secrets and strangeness.' -- Good Housekeeping
'The Forgotten Garden weaves its powerful spell slowly and beautifully.' -- Waterstone's Books Quarterly
'The story is full of twists and turns that kept hold of me all the way through.'
-- Evening Gazette
'What a fantastic second novel this is. I would be surprised if it wasn't another award-winner.' -- South Wales Argus
`A fantastic second novel.' -- Cornwall Today
`Perfect for a long afternoon in a deck chair' -- Gloss Magazine
`great holiday reading...an unusual book but one that keeps the reader guessing until the truth is unravelled at the end.' -- Nuneaton Telegraph
'A haunting story of the search for identity...is packed with memorable characters and evocative settings. ' -- Choice Magazine
'Chunky, well-written tale...' -- Dorset Echo
'The Forgotten Garden simmers with secrets and strangeness.' -- Good Housekeeping
'The Forgotten Garden weaves its powerful spell slowly and beautifully.' -- Waterstone's Books Quarterly
'The story is full of twists and turns that kept hold of me all the way through.'
-- Evening Gazette
'What a fantastic second novel this is. I would be surprised if it wasn't another award-winner.' -- South Wales Argus
`A fantastic second novel.' -- Cornwall Today
`Perfect for a long afternoon in a deck chair' -- Gloss Magazine
`great holiday reading...an unusual book but one that keeps the reader guessing until the truth is unravelled at the end.' -- Nuneaton Telegraph
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1913 On the eve of the First World War, a little girl is found abandoned after a gruelling ocean voyage from England to Australia. All she can remember of the journey is that a mysterious woman she calls the Authoress had promised to look after her. But the Authoress has vanished without a trace. 1975 Now an old lady, Nell travels to England to discover the truth about her parentage. Her quest leads her to Cornwall, and to a beautiful estate called Blackhurst Manor, which had been owned by the Mountrachet family. What has prompted Nell’s journey after all these years? 2005 On Nell’s death, her granddaughter, Cassandra, comes into a surprise inheritance. Cliff Cottage, in the grounds of Blackhurst Manor, is notorious amongst the locals for the secrets it holds – secrets about the doomed Mountrachet family. But it is at Cliff Cottage, abandoned for years, and in its forgotten garden, that Cassandra will uncover the truth about the family and why the young Nell was abandoned all those decades before.
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74 of 75 people found the following review helpful
By Laura D
Format:Paperback
I must admit that I was attracted to this book as it mentioned Richard and Judy's Bookclub. Not that I read all they recommend but they are usually worth a look. Then I found out that it was the author's previous book that was referred to "The House at Riverton" so I read that first.
It was good, but for me this one is better. It is set in Australia and Cornwall in the past and present. It starts with a puzzle and a rather heart rending one at that. A four year old girl is left on a steamer heading to Australia in 1912, apparently abandoned and unnoticed by the authorities. Who would do such a thing, and why?
There follows a well written multi layered story that untangles the complexities of the girls life. We see Edwardian society from the viewpoint of the rich and the poor. In the present day we see the girls granddaughter coming to terms with her true heritage. A fine mystery that keeps you guessing.
It is a wonderful adventure, reminding me of Daphne du Maurier and even the Famous Five, but in spirit only.
Thoroughly recommended.
It was good, but for me this one is better. It is set in Australia and Cornwall in the past and present. It starts with a puzzle and a rather heart rending one at that. A four year old girl is left on a steamer heading to Australia in 1912, apparently abandoned and unnoticed by the authorities. Who would do such a thing, and why?
There follows a well written multi layered story that untangles the complexities of the girls life. We see Edwardian society from the viewpoint of the rich and the poor. In the present day we see the girls granddaughter coming to terms with her true heritage. A fine mystery that keeps you guessing.
It is a wonderful adventure, reminding me of Daphne du Maurier and even the Famous Five, but in spirit only.
Thoroughly recommended.
309 of 324 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I loved the House at Riverton, so I couldn't wait to read the Forgotten Garden. It was so worth the wait!! It is a powerful, moving story of lies, love, searching, and finally, knowledge. It tells of a poor little rich girl and her ambitious, devious mother who only wants the very best for her daughter. Whatever Rose wants, Rose gets. Nothing is allowed to get in the way, and when Eliza comes into the picture, she and Rose develope a powerful bond. There is mystery galore in this novel, going back through generations of the Mountrachet family. What happened to the beautiful Georgiana? Why? There are many questions to be answered, and the story eventually unravels the mystery. We travel from Australia to Cornwall, firstly with Nell, who has to search out her origins, and later, with Cassandra, Nell's granddaughter, who hopes to find the answers to so many questions that have haunted Nell throughout her life.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend it whole-heartedly.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend it whole-heartedly.
13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am not surprised at the amount of high praise for this book as it has a storyline that keeps you turning the page. It is noted that a few previous reviewers may have guessed at a plot twist or two but you still have to read on to find out why the events happened so this is largely irrelevant. There is atmosphere that is created which draws you into the world created by the author and allows you to connect with the subjects of the story and the timeframes that they are captured in. Another enjoyable bestselling novel by Kate Morton.
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Page turner
An excellent saga covering over a hundred years flipping backwards and forwards, will definitely read her other books. Highly recommend the book.
Published 7 hours ago by Denilew
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Interesting read
Having read Riverton House, I was, to begin with a bit disappointed with Forgotten Garden, but it wasn't long before I could not put it down. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Barbara Awcock
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gripping read
Excellent spanning three four generations and two continents. Each chapter draws you in to that era and you'll find it difficult to put this book down, as you be intrigued to find... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Vorgan
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Unusual and interesting
I'm not normally one for "women's" books, but this was a really interesting read about a tragic start to a girl's life that is unravelled by her grand daughter. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Palefire73
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Very interesting saga
I give 5 stars because I did not expect the outcome from the beginning.I usually can understand the plot from the first chapters but this one was really good. Read more
Published 15 days ago by A. S. Papadopoulou
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great read
another good story, love the period and the way she goes back and forward and keeps you guessing, good characters and good p
Published 16 days ago by Maureen Foster
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The Forgotten Garden
I have really enjoyed reading this book....I couldn't put it down. Very well written. It is the first time that I have read any books by this author and I look forward to the next... Read more
Published 18 days ago by RachelH
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I am still in the middle of this book, so this is my reaction so far. I think the story premise is very powerful, and the characters well defined and convincing, especially as the... Read more
Published 19 days ago by Hazel LUCAS
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Forgotten Garden Review
Fantastic read with some really unexpected twists in the story. A great storyteller. Once started was difficult to put down.
Published 24 days ago by Carole Marlow
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jumped about in time
I really struggled to get to grips with the way this book jumps about over 100 years. Nicely written, quite an interesting story but a lot of pages to plough through.
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