Drawing on the events of world war ii, morton mixes romance and suspense in an oldfashioned tale that spans five decades. All the novels written by author kate morton have gone on to become number one in the bestseller lists of the new york times and sunday times. The distant hours by kate morton combines dark secrets and gothic elements to create a suspenseful and emotional mystery that spans decades. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the distant hours by kate morton. So no deep analysis on this weeks book or at least less so than last weeks. In the nearby woods, a poacher eyes his shot and dreams of getting home to bed, while on the outskirts of the village, in a cottage with peeling paint, a newborn baby cries. This book slips in and out of two different time periods. Sep 28, 2016 kate morton has sold over 10 million copies in 33 languages, across 40 countries. I loved that she took the time to tell the story properly, having faith that the reader would prefer quality over pace. Kate morton crafts her language, and i savored her almost poetic descriptions of milderhurst castle. A long lost letter arrives in the post and edie burchill finds.
The distant hours book by kate morton official publisher. The distant hours by kate morton 1439152799 9781439152799. The distant hours is a great novel with a fantastic storyline. It was published by the atria publishing house in the year 2010. Imho the distant hours is different from morton s other novels, perhaps in some ways more mature and introspective, and as such disappointing for those readers who prefer the more plot driven style of her other novels. The distant hours is the third novel by australian author kate morton. Morton has sold more than 11 million books in 42 countries, making her one of australias biggest publishing exports. I was drawn into the story and absolutely absorbed by kate morton s writing. The story, itself, builds gradually and holds your attention as it unfolds over differing timeframes and dimensions. So no deep analysis on this weeks bookor at least less so than last weeks. May 12, 2011 the distant hours by kate morton, author of the bestselling the house of riverton, is a heartbreaking story of love and loss with a devastating secret at its heart edie burchill and her mother have never been close, but when a long lost letter arrives with the return address of milderhurst castle, kent, printed on its envelope, edie begins to suspect that her mothers emotional distance. Loved this book, only the second kate morton book i have read but it was a very very good read.
Pdf the distant hours book by kate morton free download. The plot of this novel revolves around the lives of the main characters meredith baker, seraphina blythe, thomas cavil, edith burchill, lucy middleton, raymond blythe, juniper blythe. The distant hours is a multigenerational puzzle complete with a decaying castle, hidden manuscripts and not one but two families with secrets. I read the last hundred pages of the distant hours in the middle of a pretty intense storm. The distant hours is australian author, kate mortons third novel. Jul 21, 2010 the lovely people at andersen m have made this absolutley astonishing trailer for kate morton s new book, the distant hours. The distant hours by kate morton reading group guide this reading group guide for the distant hours includes an introduction, discussion questions, and ideas for enhancing your book club. Buy this book a letter posted in 1941 finally reaches its destination in 1992 with powerful repercussions for edie burchill. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group. This just brought me even deeper into the story, where i felt as though i was a part of it. The distant hours is a gothic tale, set in the archetypal eerie, gothic castle with secrets and mad women, and revolves around main protagonist edie, her mother and three sisters who inhabit the castle. Lots of surprises and all questions answered at the end. People who have finished the distant hours will know what im talking about.
I absolutely love kms books and savoured the first two over two long wends. The distant hours by kate morton 9780330477581 booktopia. The distant hours by kate morton may 7, 2018 hey readers. The distant hours study guide contains a biography of kate morton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Jane kivik free download or read online the distant hours pdf epub book.
Reading group notes the distant hours 3 when kate was fourteen, having exhausted the local librarys selecti on of books, she discovered a small, dimlylit secondhand bookstore tucked behind the local shops. The distant hours by kate morton 2011, paperback for. Buy a cheap copy of the distant hours by kate morton 1439152799 9781439152799 a gently used book at a great low price. The distant hours by kate morton, author of the bestselling the house of riverton, is a heartbreaking story of love and loss with a devastating secret at its heart. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 648 pages and is available in paperback format. Some twists and turns that i was not expecting and some that i was. One of my reader friends sometimes describes a novel by saying it draws you in. The distant hours the distant hours, by kate morton, is part ghost story. Free download or read online the distant hours pdf epub book. This was my first kate morton book and she has captivated me with her beautiful, descriptive writing and well developed characters. The hardback edition was published in the united kingdom by pan macmillan in. Get to the meat of the story sooner any additional comments.
The distant hours book by kate morton official publisher page. In 2011, bestselling australian author kate morton published her third novel, the distant hours. The shifting fog, published internationally as the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper and the lake househave all been number one bestsellers around the world. Abridged version of parts 1 and 2 in order to reach part 3 sooner what could kate morton have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. The distant hours is an intriguing listen, beautifully read by caroline lee. The first edition of the novel was published in 2008, and was written by kate morton. She discovers the joys of books and fantasy and writing, but also, ultimately, the dangers. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the distant hours.
An atmospheric and moody mystery, the novel follows a womans attempts to understand the details of her mothers stay at an old enigmatic castle. The story begins when meredith burchill receives a letter that has been delayed by 50 years. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 562 pages and is available in hardcover format. A novel by kate morton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Download read the distant hours 2010 by kate morton in. The distant hours audiobook by kate morton written by kate morton, audiobook narrated by caroline lee. Readers who like a little history with their fiction will be enthralled by kate mortons the distant hours. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new. An atmospheric and moody mystery, the novel follows a womans attempts to understand the details of her mothers stay at an old enigmatic castle in the english countryside during wwii. Mar 29, 2018 the distant hours by kate morton combines dark secrets and gothic elements to create a suspenseful and emotional mystery that spans decades. When something is as beautiful as the distant hours, id really rather not be rushed. Download the distant hours by kate morton pdf novel free. The distant hours by kate morton fantastic fiction.
The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are edith burchill, meredith baker. One of the other initial novels written by author kate morton was titled the distant hours. I enjoyed reading this book, but i didnt feel it was as well done as the forgotten garden nor the secret keeper. It is the best way i can convey my feelings about the distant hours. The distant hours by kate morton 2011, paperback for sale. The lovely people at andersen m have made this absolutley astonishing trailer for kate morton s new book, the distant hours. Throughout her career, kate has won prestigious awards such as the general fiction book of the year award in the years 2007, 2009 and 20. The distant hours was a sunday times top ten bestseller in hardback. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the distant hours. Buy a cheap copy of the distant hours book by kate morton. Free download or read online the forgotten garden pdf epub book. Nov 09, 2010 a letter points the way to a castle in kent, which harbors decades of grim secrets, in mortons latest the house at riverton, 2008, etc. Buy the distant hours by kate morton online at alibris.
Readers familiar with the novels of kate morton will recognize her distinctive way of weaving disparate elements together to create an intriguing tale, as. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Kate morton born 1976 is an international bestselling australian author. Kate morton is the awardwinning, new york times bestselling author of the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter. The secret keeper was a new york times bestseller and has won a number of other awards and accolades including the 20 abia for general fiction book of the year and the couriermails peoples choice queensland book of the year. Kate morton has her winning formula and her latest book, the distant hours, shows shes sticking to it and why wouldnt she. Fifty years later, as edie chases the answers to her mother. The distant hours is saturated with the sights and sounds of country life during wartime, blitztorn london and the ghostly passageways of the decaying castle. Edie burchill and her mother have never been close, but when a long lost letter arrives with the return address of milderhurst castle, kent, printed on its envelope, edie begins to. The castle lies outside the village of milderhurst, england. The length of book was better than most as i could read for quite a long time and still had something to look forward to in my next quiet time. Feb 20, 2015 the distant hours by kate morton, author of the bestselling the house of riverton, is a heartbreaking story of love and loss with a devastating secret at its heart. A dull and distant train, the last of the night, signals its arrival. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Morton is the master of the atmospheric oldfashioned novel packed with enough stories to fill all the worn satchels in the milderhurst attic. The distant hours was an international bestseller in 2010 and won general fiction book of the year at the 2011 abias. The distant hours by kate morton, author of the bestselling the house of riverton, is a heartbreaking story of love and loss with a devastating secret at its heart edie burchill and her mother have never been close, but when a long lost letter arrives with the return address of milderhurst castle, kent, printed on its envelope, edie begins to suspect that her mothers emotional distance. Edie, a young woman underemployed by a london small press, is puzzled when her normally placid mother meredith receives a longdelayed letter and bursts into tears. Synopsis a special sophie allport design limited edition of the distant hours by kate morton. The hardback edition was published in the united kingdom by pan macmillan in november 2010, the paperback was published in 2011. Her voice suits the narrator role and makes the storytelling all the more believable.
Edie burchill and her mother have never been close, but when a long lost letter arrives with the return address of milderhurst castle, kent, printed on its envelope, edie begins to suspect that her mothers emotional distance masks an. The distant hours is australian author, kate morton s third novel. Everyone should read it and be surprised by the ending. Twins, persephone and seraphina, and the youngest sister juniper.
As in her two previous books, the shifting fog and the forgotten garden morton weaves together story lines from the present and past, has a heroine in each time period each more lovelorn than the other, sets the majority. Fifty years later, as edie chases the answers to her. Edie burchill and her mother have never been close, but when a long lost letter arrives with the return address of milderhurst castle, kent, printed on its envelope, edie begins to suspect that her mothers emotional distance masks an old secret. The first edition of the novel was published in november 2010, and was written by kate morton. The distant hours by kate morton 9781743311110 booktopia.
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