'If you haven't read Kate Morton before, do yourself a favour' - Graham Norton Rediscover this enthralling, intergenerational family mystery from the multi-million-copy bestseller, Kate Morton. Three women. Three generations. One spellbinding mystery . . . Once upon a time, a little girl was found abandoned after a gruelling sea voyage from England to Australia. She carried nothing with her but a small suitcase of clothes, an exquisite volume of fairy tales and the memory of a mysterious woman called the Authoress, who promised to look after her but then vanished. Years later, Nell returns to England to uncover the truth about her identity. Her quest leads her to the strange and beautiful Blackhurst Manor on the Cornish coast, but its long-forgotten gardens hide secrets of their own. Now, on Nell's death, her granddaughter, Cassandra, comes into a surprise inheritance: an old book of dark fairy tales and a ramshackle cottage in Cornwall. It is here that she must finally solve the puzzle that has haunted her family for a century, embarking on a journey that blends past and present, myth and mystery, fact and fable . . . 'Kate Morton is up there with the best' - Heat
Kate Morton
Kate Morton is an Australian author known for her intricately plotted historical fiction novels that often involve secrets and mysteries spanning generations. Some of her most notable works include "The House at Riverton," "The Forgotten Garden," and "The Secret Keeper." Morton's writing style is characterized by richly detailed settings, complex characters, and carefully woven narratives that keep readers captivated until the very end. Her novels have had a significant impact on the historical fiction genre, earning her a large and dedicated following of readers worldwide. One of her most famous works, "The Secret Keeper," has been praised for its suspenseful storytelling and emotional depth, cementing Morton's reputation as a master of the genre.