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The Forgotten Garden |
Average User Rating: 90% (112 Reviews) | |
| 5 / 5 | Haunting tale of deceit
laineyf "widnes" (warwickshire) - 31 July 2008 I loved the House at Riverton, so I couldn't wait to read the Forgotten Garden. It was so worth the wait!! It is a powerful, moving story of lies, love, searching, and finally, knowledge. It tells of a poor little rich girl and her ambitious, devious mother who only wants the very best for her daughter. Whatever Rose wants, Rose gets. Nothing is allowed to get in the way, and when Eliza comes into the picture, she and Rose develope a powerful bond. There is mystery galore in this novel, going back through generations of the Mountrachet family. What happened to the beautiful Georgiana? Why? There are many questions to be answered, and the story eventually unravels the mystery. We travel from Australia to Cornwall, firstly with Nell, who has to search out her origins, and later, with Cassandra, Nell's granddaughter, who hopes to find the answers to so many questions that have haunted Nell throughout her life. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and would recommend it whole-heartedly. ... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | A major work
William the Almost Great "Barbizon" (Cork) - 6 July 2008 It's been a while since something this good has come along. Having read THE HOUSE AT RIVERTON, I had to read Morton's next book. Ususally the author lets you down with a watered-down version of book number one, but not in this case. I think THE FORGOTTEN GARDEN may actually be better. I reads like a cross between "Rebecca," "Bark of the Dogwood," and the classic "The Secret Garden." Family secrets, spooky houses, forgotten gardens---it all makes for one atmospheric read. I was reminded at times of an almost Hitchcock air--there's that "Rebecca" theme again. The book is suspenseful without being hokey, and Morton paces everything just so. For those who are interested in details, it's probably no conincidence that the main character is named "Cassandra," as that is a moniker usually reserved for one who fortells something. Add to this all the foreshadowing and the premise (lost child abandoned on a ship going to Australia just before WWI starts),and you have the making of a book that everyone is going to be talking about. If you enjoyed "The Private Lives of Pippa," "Bark of the Dogwood," or the great "House at Riverton," then you'll warm to this very readable cup of tea. A smash-up good time with great writing to boot. ... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | Wow - loved this book
Mrs. Bryony A. Shaw "joltek" (Ely, Cambs) - 2 June 2008 Brilliant book - read it in 2 days as I just couldn't put it down. A 4 year old girl is abandoned on a ship going from England to Australia in 1913 and the book hops around from past to present to tell the story, It's gripping - read it. Best book I have read in ages. |
| 5 / 5 | Incredible!
Bookworm0210 "Emma" (UK) - 23 June 2008 At first on reading the blurb I thought to myself, "Will this be as good as The House at Riverton?" I was not disappointed in any way. This was a truly magical read. Like the maze featured in the novel, I was left never knowing which way the book would turn, and I must have guessed at least half a dozen wrong conclusions! Morton's style is perfect, well paced and easily read without being over-simplified. I loved the way no 2 consecutive chapters were set in the same era, this made it impossible to put the book down as you want so much to see what happens next in each time! I can't see how anyone would not enjoy curling up with this fantastic novel. Five stars and more!... Read Full Review » |
| 5 / 5 | The Forgotten Garden Kate Morton
Mrs. J. S. Warsop "Jilly Bookworm" (Sheffield England) - 3 June 2008 This is an excellent book. Like the previous reviewer I couldn't put it down. It is extremely atmospheric and you are drawn in to the plot very quickly. The characters are all very well developed and I didn't want to say goodbye them, I felt quite lost when I had finished the book. I enjoyed the author's previous book, The House at Riverton, but this one is even better! |
Publisher
Pan Books
Publication Date
6 June 2008
Format
Paperback (350 pages)
ISBN
9780330449601
Price Range
£3.99 - £3.99
List Price
£7.99
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