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The Forgotten Garden

By: Kate Morton
Narrated by: Anna Skellern
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A lost child: On the eve of the first world war, a little girl is found abandoned on a ship to Australia. A mysterious woman called the Authoress had promised to look after her – but the Authoress has disappeared without a trace.

A terrible secret: On the night of her 21st birthday, Nell O'Connor learns a secret that will change her life forever. Decades later, she embarks upon a search for the truth that leads her to the windswept Cornish coast and the strange and beautiful Blackhurst Manor, once owned by the aristocratic Mountrachet family.

A mysterious inheritance: On Nell's death, her granddaughter, Cassandra, comes into an unexpected inheritance. Cliff Cottage and its forgotten garden are notorious among the Cornish locals for the secrets they hold – secrets about the doomed Mountrachet family and their ward Eliza Makepeace, a writer of dark Victorian fairytales. It is here that Cassandra will finally uncover the truth about the family and solve the century-old mystery of a little girl lost.

2009, Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA), Winner

2009, Indie Next Pick, Winner

©2008 Kate Morton (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing 20th Century Historical Mystery Romance Fiction Magic

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Critic reviews

‘[A] dark, suspenseful feast for history-lovers.' (Sunday Telegraph)
'The Forgotten Garden simmers with secrets and strangeness.' (Good Housekeeping)

‘A compelling, richly layered mystery.' (Australian Women’s Weekly)
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Beautifully written another great story from Kate Morton. Have read most of hers and never disappointed

Amazing story that kept me engaged

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Brilliant story, had me guessing and second guessing throughout, I was totally gripped by the whole story. Great narration!

What a great story!

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i liked the masterful penmanship of writing between countries and centuries, absolutely spell binding, wonderful author

the story telling

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