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| Original Title: | The Distant Hours |
| ISBN: | 1439152780 (ISBN13: 9781439152782) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Edith Burchill, Meredith Baker, Juniper Blythe, Seraphina Blythe, Persephone Blythe, Raymond Blythe, Thomas Cavill, Lucy Middleton |
| Literary Awards: | Australian Book Industry Award (ABIA) for General Fiction (2011), Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Historical Fiction (2010) |
Kate Morton
Hardcover | Pages: 562 pages Rating: 3.88 | 63556 Users | 7142 Reviews
Point Regarding Books The Distant Hours
| Title | : | The Distant Hours |
| Author | : | Kate Morton |
| Book Format | : | Hardcover |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 562 pages |
| Published | : | November 9th 2010 by Atria |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction. Mystery. Gothic |
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A long lost letter arrives in the post and Edie Burchill finds herself on a journey to Milderhurst Castle, a great but moldering old house, where the Blythe spinsters live and where her mother was billeted 50 years before as a 13 year old child during WWII. The elder Blythe sisters are twins and have spent most of their lives looking after the third and youngest sister, Juniper, who hasn’t been the same since her fiance jilted her in 1941. Inside the decaying castle, Edie begins to unravel her mother’s past. But there are other secrets hidden in the stones of Milderhurst, and Edie is about to learn more than she expected. The truth of what happened in ‘the distant hours’ of the past has been waiting a long time for someone to find it. Morton once again enthralls readers with an atmospheric story featuring unforgettable characters beset by love and circumstance and haunted by memory, that reminds us of the rich power of storytelling.Rating Regarding Books The Distant Hours
Ratings: 3.88 From 63556 Users | 7142 ReviewsColumn Regarding Books The Distant Hours
I am going with 2.5 to 3 stars. That took me a really long time to finish. It took a long time to fully engage me, over the half way point. I didn't mind the story, just too long. A bit chick-lit as well, which is fine. I do hve a couple more books by this author on my shelves so will be reading more at some point. Here's hoping they move a bit faster :))Kate Morton has definitely made herself on to my favourite authors list, and on finishing "The Distant Hours" that has sort of finalised it. This is my third Morton novel, and although I didn't enjoy it as much as the first two, it was still a decent read.Morton's writing style is magical. She can transport you to the places in her stories, without difficulty, and the way in which she paints her landscapes is masterful. I LOVE that there is a large castle involved in this story, and that
An old castle, reclusive writer, three elderly sister and many many secrets ...what's not to like
This was a re read for me, I first read this wonderful book ages ago when it first came out and I loved it then. I enjoyed it again a second time. Its a very long book but the pages just flew by. This book is a dual time line and at times it was creepy and mysterious.I love all of Kate Mortons books but, this one is a particular favourite.My love and thanks to my wonderful daughter for finding it for me in her local charity shop.
Kate Morton is a gifted storyteller. She has a gift for weaving multiple storylines together; add in mystery and some great character arcs and you have the premise for this novel. Edie Burchill stumbles across Milderhurst castle and remembers that she has been there before... The story shifts back to the past and into present day. Edie's mother was evacuated to Milderhurst around WWII and has kept this a secret from her daughter. Milderhurst is the home of world renowned author Raymond Blythe,
I abandoned the effort to read The Distant Hours about a third of the way in. I dont know quite what to make of Kate Morton, whose writing (at least for me) gets increasingly annoying with every book she publishes. At some point she has begun to confuse languor with atmosphere, and the pace of this book is like sitting on the leading edge of an advancing glacier. It could be millennia before it gets where its going. Morton is plainly far more interested in the details of setting and landscape
Actual rating: 3.5 🌟My edition of this book has over 700 pages, but it really didn't feel like a long book. The pages just kept flying by, which is due to Kate Morton's excellent writing style. She has a way of pulling you into the story and making everything feel alive and real. You have no option but to be completely invested and enthralled by what's happening. Like with her other books, the setting and overall "feel" of the book were just perfect. The suspense is written in a wonderful way -
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