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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 / 5.0
An enjoyable novel This book takes place in the beggining of the 1900s. It is ideal for those who like rich English family novels full of intrigues. The book is told on first person by the servant of the house that is now on her late 90s. Thus, the author keeps going back and fowards in time. During her years as a servant, a man kills himself and the only witnesses are two sisters, who after that will never talk to each other again. The story unravells the mystery.
the only aspect I didn't like of this book is that the... more info
not convinced! I picked this up with high hopes, having loved another R & J recommendation (East of the Sun). However, I have found it a very slow read and the writing style clumsy, repetitive and, well, prosiac! I can't help feeling that the author never quite gets Grace's voice right - it's too formal for a housemaid and more importantly, it doesn't match the voice of present-day Grace who is narrating the novel from the 1990s and who we hear from in the present also. I am half way through and unsure if I will... more info
A real feel good book. When I first picked this book up I didnt think id like it much, not being a fan of romance novels but I have just finished reading this book and I really enjoyed it. Its a easy read without any complicated plots and you really feel yourself becoming absorbed into their lives. It is a perfect book for curling up on the sofa with in the long winter nights. Definately worth a read!
BEST READ OF THE YEAR AWARD This book is absolutely mesmerising in every way. A fantastic plot, really tight and extremely riveting. The manner in which Kate Morton jumps from present to future to past and from different characters' perspectives is brlliant and totally seamless. The plot turns and twists and comes to a resounding crescendo in the end with all the pieces fitting in together like a piece of beautifully composed music. If this was a painting, it would be a Rembrandt!
