The Secret Keeper A Novel
The Secret Keeper A Novel by Kate Morton is a reprint edition published by Simon and Schuster on July 16, 2013. This 484-page novel unfolds a narrative centered on family secrets, murder, and enduring love, beginning with a pivotal moment in the English countryside where sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime that alters her perception of her mother, Dorothy. As Laurel gathers with her sisters to celebrate their mother’s ninetieth birthday, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about that fateful day, delving into Dorothy’s past.
Readers will find a richly woven tale that explores the intertwined lives of three individuals—Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy—against the backdrop of war-torn London. The story navigates themes of deception and passion, revealing how their experiences shape their destinies. The Secret Keeper presents a compelling mystery that invites readers to piece together the hidden histories that connect these characters, ultimately leading to revelations that resonate across generations.
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From the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of Homecoming, The Distant Hours, The Forgotten Garden, and The House at Riverton comes a spellbinding novel of family secrets, murder, and enduring love.
During a picnic at her family’s farm in the English countryside, sixteen-year-old Laurel Nicolson witnesses a shocking crime, a crime that challenges everything she knows about her adored mother, Dorothy. Now, fifty years later, Laurel and her sisters are meeting at the farm to celebrate Dorothy’s ninetieth birthday. Realizing that this is her last chance to discover the truth about that long-ago day, Laurel searches for answers that can only be found in Dorothy’s past. Clue by clue, she traces a secret history of three strangers from vastly different worlds thrown together in war-torn London—Dorothy, Vivien, and Jimmy—whose lives are forever after entwined. A gripping story of deception and passion, The Secret Keeper will keep you enthralled to the last page.
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