The House at Riverton: A Novel [J0082]

2009 - PB Excellent condition. Kate Morton’s first novel, originally published to critical acclaim in Australia, and quickly becoming a #1 bestseller in England, The House at Riverton is a vivid, page-turning novel of suspense and passion, with characters—and an ending—readers won't soon forget. A gorgeous novel set in England between World War I and World War II, it is the story of an aristocratic family, a house, a mysterious death and a way of life that vanished forever, told in flashback by a woman who witnessed it all and kept a secret for decades. In the summer of 1924, at a glittering society party held at the house, a young poet shot himself. The only witnesses were Hannah and Emmeline and only they—and Grace—know the truth. Now, at age ninety-eight, Grace is visited by a young director who is making a film about the events of that summer - and takes her back to the House at Riverton and reawakens her memories.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "I loved this. Beautifully written and steeped in history it whisks the reader along in a whirlwind of emotions."; "It is a sweeping story with secrets and intrigue, as well as romance and duty. The main characters in addition to Grace are the 2 sisters, Hannah and Emmeline, who were about 14 and 10 when Grace starts her work."; "It all I was expecting: family secrets, tragedy, unexpected outcome, and a well-written story that follows different social classes. I think fans of Downton Abbey would enjoy it!"