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Aug 02, 2021
Not as interested in the plot as I thought I would be.
Dec 07, 2020TheresaAJ rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Although not normally a traditional gothic mystery fan, I found that Morton's spin on the genre kept my attention. The characters and situations were plausible and the writing was gorgeous. The story begins when Grace, 98 years old and…
Dec 04, 2020
I loved "The Clockmaker's Daughter" -- one of the best books I've read this year. So I was quite disappointed with "The House at Riverton"; yes, Kate Morton writes extremely well and her characters are interesting and diverse. But after…
Jul 18, 2019triciarobinson rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I rarely give 5 stars to any book but this is probably one of the most enjoyable books I have read in a long time. I did very little skimming of the slow sections of the book. It is very well written, held my interest from start to…
Mar 09, 2019
This story reminded me of the PBS television show, Downton Abby. It does a fantastic job of describing in detail the nuances of life of the aristocrats and servants during the early 1900s. Her vivid word descriptions bring the book to like…
Feb 11, 2018twhitehead24 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Growing up in the house on Riverton seen through the eyes of the ladies' maid, Grace, as she finishes the last part of her life at nearly 100 years old. The mystery of how the poet, who allegedly committed suicide at the summer house, is…
Aug 24, 2017juliawiklof rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My own audiobook
Nov 03, 2016readerpat rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really loved this book and found it hard to put down. It is about a young woman who is making a movie about a rich family who lived on a big estate called Riverton in the early 1900's in the south of England. She goes to interview an…
Sep 07, 2016s390325 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The themes and set-up reminded me of "The Lake House" which the author wrote later; however I think "The Lake House" is a better mystery and suspense story and has more characters that are interesting. There…
Aug 27, 2016TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This novel was an amazing read from start to end. Kate Morton created wonderful characters and kept me guessing, “who did it?” throughout the entire story. The writing could be slow at times, but it made up for it in the amazing…
Jun 24, 2016
I really have enjoyed reading Kate Morton's books...except for this one. Characters and plot lines that went nowhere were frustrating, and I did not appreciate the abrupt ending.
Aug 11, 2015lpreston214 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Good book reminiscent of Downton Abbey. There are many secrets at Riverton both among the family and the staff below stairs. The story is told by a former housemaid now in her 90s. Dramatic events build and culminate at a garden party in…
Jan 19, 2015
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Have read other Kate Morton's books - my favourite was 'The Secret Keeper'. Ms Morton writes great stories and uses the English language to perfection - I love her metaphors - totally appropriate for the…
Jan 15, 2015gusmcrae rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really, really enjoyed it. Every time I picked it up, I wanted to stay with it for hours (though sadly, time does not permit). The characters, setting, and plot are all intriguing. The story features the changing society brought about by…
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Jan 09, 2015x4053009162 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely wonderful, one of the best books I have ever read.
Nov 10, 2014fictionrules rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
1924 setting that is very similar to Downton Abbey. The narrator is Grace the ladies maid and her story covers many decades. As to her geneology, well she may be more of an upstairs girl than a downstairs girl. Great characters and…
Jun 30, 2014Lexxuss3o rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Could not put this one down! I was engaged from the first word and didn't want it to end as I turned the last page. This book will pull you into its depths and leave you bereft, yet satisfied. I cannot say enough good things about this…
Nov 05, 2013Liselara rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This author does a wonderful job at bringing history alive and blending it beautifully with modern day thoughts and actions. If you like this genre of fiction then you will love Kate Morton. She has a particular talent of delving deep…
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Mar 06, 2013
I thought it was a great read. I had already read a couple of books by this author that I liked. The Edwardian period isn't one that I have previously read a lot about, so I am enjoying the focus.
Feb 28, 2013JCLHelenH rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Grace, a ladies maid in the early 1920's, bears witness to huge cultural changes during and after WWI. It's reminiscent of "Water for Elephants" in that the story is told in flashback and both Grace and Jacob come of age during…
Dec 21, 2012JDeyo rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I loved this tale of family, sisterhood, and passion! Intense
May 24, 2012DanglingConversations rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Interesting plot,as previous reviews have commented, but the "old Grace" is not really well drawn. She seems like a cantacerous old woman, entitled and judgemental of her daughter. There is no indication as to how Grace grew into her old…
May 18, 2012kawboodle rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
An interesting story line, similar to "Downton Abbey" ... unique use of uncommon descriptive words and phrases.
Apr 28, 2012azor rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this but.......her stories are all too similar. I like more variety in an author.
Apr 14, 2012kgillo rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Sad but good.