Kate morton grew up in the mountains of southeast queensland. Looking for books similar to kate morton books book. We have used your information to see if you have a subscription with us, but did not find one. Keeping the community informed holding local officials accountable giving a voice to the voiceless its only possible with your support. I began scribbling down stories as soon as i could hold a pencil, and wrote my first novel when i was only seven. Kate has written five novels in her writing career till now, which are published between the years 2006 and 2015. Kate morton books list of books by author kate morton. Im kati morton, a licensed therapist making mental health videos. William morton obituary portland, or the oregonian. In 2003, sadie is put on administrative leave from her post with the london police force for getting too involved in a childabandonment case. My novels for adults include beauty in thorns, inspired by the.
Julian barnes was born in leicester, england on january 19, 1946. Her book, firefly lane, became one of the bestsellers in 2009, a touchstone work of fiction that brought many women together. Kate morton born 1976 is an international bestselling australian author. Buy the lake house by morton, kate from amazons fiction books store. I have now sold more than a million copies around the world, and am so grateful to my readers who have made my dreams come true.
He was educated at the city of london school from 1957 to 1964 and at magdalen college, oxford, from which he graduated in modern languages with honors in. Kate mortons six novels the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter have all been new york times bestsellers, sunday times bestsellers and international number 1 bestsellers. Kate morton is the awardwinning, new york times bestselling author of the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter. Kate has sold over 10 million copies of her novels in thirtytwo languages, across thirtynine countries. This elegant, gripping novel, set in alternating chapters in 1985 chicago and 2015.
Having just finished reading the distant hours by kate morton i decided to write a blog looking at her work. Kate lives with her husband and young sons in brisbane. Kate morton s six novels the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter have all been new york times bestsellers, sunday times bestsellers and international number 1 bestsellers. Kate morton book club which one of her books is your. Feb 09, 2016 the secret keeper by kate morton the lake house by kate morton the little bookstore of big stone gap. I understand kate has a new book out towards the end of the year 2015.
A story of love, family, and home set among the lush summer evenings of seattle. A beautifully turned, compassionate novel daily mail a surprise inheritanc. Join facebook to connect with jessica schmidt and others you may know. Morton here continues to do all the things she does so well. Ive read the majority of the philippa gregory novels, enjoyed a couple of barbara erskine, jodi picoult,also atonement,bird song and labyrinth. A memoir of friendship, community, and the uncommon pleasure of a good book by wendy welch.
This elegant, gripping novel, set in alternating chapters in 1985 chicago and 2015 paris, was one of my. The book tells laurel nicholsons quest to solve her mothers mystery. Kate morton is an awardwinning, sunday times bestselling author. Kate morton, a native australian, holds degrees in dramatic art and english literature and is currently a doctoral candidate at the university of queensland. Moreover, she feels really blessed to be a mother, a wife, and an author. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Jun 08, 2011 im coming to the end of the last kate morton novel and im looking for a similar author to try. Apr 18, 2019 kate morton grew up in the mountains of southeast queensland and now lives with her family in london.
Kate morton made her debut as a published author in 2007 with the house at riverton. Below is a list of kate mortons books in order of when they were first released. Although the story alternates between wartorn london in the 1940s, laurels teenage years in the 1960s in britain and today it is easy to follow the different. Linda is a fantastic writer, one i recommend to anyone who will listen.
The lake house by kate morton is a 2015 atria publication. Theres a mystery at the heart of all her books, often one that hinges on past and present. The house at riverton the shifting fog, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house, and the clockmakers daughter. All the novels written by author kate morton have gone on to become number one in the bestseller lists of the new york times and sunday times. Longburied secrets must be excavated in her multilayered new book, the lake house, and in these five. Lead copywriter january 2014 to november 2015 seattle, washington. I have been able to read all of the others except for the distant hours. She earned a degree in speech and drama from trinity college london, an english literature degree from the university of queensland, and a masters degree focusing on tragedy in victorian literature from the university of queensland.
The perfect summer reading for every myersbriggs personality type. She has written two other books, emotional geology, and star gazing that i can also wholeheartedly recommend. She lives with her family in brisbane, australia, and is writing her second novel. Throughout her career, kate has won prestigious awards such as the general fiction book of the year award in the years 2007, 2009 and 20. Morton has sold more than 11 million books in 42 countries, making her one of australias biggest publishing exports. Its set partly in victorian london and partly inside a big old.
Its another big one, as you can see from the rather large stack of pages on my kitchen table, and spans a number of periods between 1850 and the present day. From the new york times bestselling author of the secret keeper comes a moody, suspenseful pageturner people, best book pick filled with mystery and spellbinding secrets. Kate morton author of the forgotten garden goodreads. Kate morton the official site of bestselling author kate morton. I couldnt put it down and find i have a new favorite author. I fell deeply in love with books as a child and believe that reading is freedom.
While kate morton has written several highly praised novels, im embarrassed to admit this is the first of her books i have read. Hidden lives is the latest mesmerising tale of drama and intrigue from judith lennox, sure to appeal to readers of kate morton and rachel hore. In keeping with his wishes, a private memorial will be held in sunriver. Shop amongst our popular books, including 64, the clockmakers daughter, the forgotten garden and more from kate morton. Apr 06, 2010 ive not read any kate morton, but i wondered if something like this book, a lifetime burning by linda gillard might appeal to you. Ive read all author kate mortons previous novels, and her latest, the. Kristin hannahs fly away is about two teenagers in the seventies kate and tully hart who were inseparable.
An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps. Kate morton 1976 in berri ist eine australische schriftstellerin. Its another big one, as you can see from the rather large. She is a native australian, holds degrees in dramatic art and english literature. Her novels the house at riverton, the forgotten garden, the distant hours, the secret keeper, the lake house and the clockmakers daughter are published in over 40 countries, in 34 languages, and have all been number one bestsellers around the world. Aug 04, 2015 originally published august 4, 2015 at 7. Apr 20, 2017 i take a look at books by australian author kate morton. The seattle times obituaries seattle, wa the seattle times. The setting is sometimes the most important factor in a novel. As we slip into summer reading season, here are a halfdozen worthy newinpaperback prospects.
Looking for books similar to kate morton books book search. Jul 20, 2015 the secret keeper was the first kate morton book i read and i was hooked immediately. Living on her familys idyllic lakeside estate in cornwall, england, alice edevane is a bright, inquisitive, and precociously talented sixteenyearold who loves to write stories. Buy the secret keeper by kate morton from amazons fiction books store. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition.
All copies in use view details view details for the secret keeper, audiobook cd, all copies in use holds. Morton has sold more than 11 million books in 42 countries, making her one. She has degrees in dramatic art and english literature, specializing in nineteenthcentury tragedy and contemporary gothic novels. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes. Im thrilled to tell you that the new book is finished and will be published in septemberoctober 2018. Were huge fans of bestselling author kate mortons novelsand in particular how her books weave together different periods of timetaking her readers from prewar manor houses that are filled with secrets back to present dayseamlessly. She has degrees in dramatic art and english literature and is currently a doctoral candidate at the university of queensland. The lake house by kate morton meet your next favorite book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. One of the initial novels written by her was titled the forgotten garden, which was published by the pan books publishing house in the year 2008. Join facebook to connect with kate morton and others you may know. The seattle times obituaries and death notices for seattle washington area. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
338 965 1031 1288 1615 484 515 1491 268 153 197 1257 469 1018 986 1338 211 464 1385 571 1163 234 458 632 1055 1611 466 925 1217 632 1125 28 98 396 1000 1306 368 1266 317 335 476 23 56 165