The Secret Keeper: A Novel
From the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of Homecoming, The Distant Hours, The Forgotten Garden, and The House at Riverton comes a spellbinding novel of family secrets, murder, and enduring love.
During a picnic at her family’s farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime, a crime that challenges everything she knows about her adored mother, Dorothy. Now, fifty years later, Laurel and her sisters are meeting at the farm to celebrate Dorothy’s ninetieth birthday. Realizing that this is her last chance to discover the truth about that long-ago day, Laurel searches for answers that can only be found in Dorothy’s past. Clue by clue, she traces a secret history of three strangers from vastly different worlds thrown together in war-torn London—Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy—whose lives are forever after entwined. A gripping story of deception and passion, The Secret Keeper will keep you enthralled to the last page.
During a picnic at her family’s farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime, a crime that challenges everything she knows about her adored mother, Dorothy. Now, fifty years later, Laurel and her sisters are meeting at the farm to celebrate Dorothy’s ninetieth birthday. Realizing that this is her last chance to discover the truth about that long-ago day, Laurel searches for answers that can only be found in Dorothy’s past. Clue by clue, she traces a secret history of three strangers from vastly different worlds thrown together in war-torn London—Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy—whose lives are forever after entwined. A gripping story of deception and passion, The Secret Keeper will keep you enthralled to the last page.
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Community Reviews
Really vacillated on giving this one four stars but it wasn't as good as I'd hoped that it would be. If I could I'd give it 3.5 stars.
Wow. I can't say I often read a book that keeps me enthralled, curious, and on the edge of my seat until the very end. Without giving away any plot details, this book was a surprise from start to finish. In the most fabulous way! I loved learning about each character. Every detail was perfectly planned out to create an amazing story. This book really made me feel like I was a part of the journey and I'm sure I will continue to think and uncover even more now that the story is complete. I loved discovering Kate Morton's writing with this book - each page was a delight to read. 5 stars without a doubt!
Another great read by Kate Morton, she's definitely on my favourite authors list. Always kept guessing until the end, you think you know what's coming and then a nice little twist to finish thing off!!
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