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“The Distant Hours” by Kate Morton

January 19, 2012 by Allison Hiltz 3 Comments

“The Distant Hours” by Kate MortonThe Distant Hours by Kate Morton
Also by this author: The Forgotten Garden, The Secret Keeper, The Lake House, The Clockmaker's Daughter
Published by Atria Books on November 9, 2010
Genres/Lists: Fiction
Pages: 562
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Buy the book: Amazon/Audible (this post includes affiliate links)three-stars


I can’t decide if I’m pleased with or disappointed in this book, which is rough because I love Kate Morton. It’s a story about a woman (about my age) who discovers Milderhurst Castle and the secrets within it, along with its ties to her own family. The story was great and I enjoyed reading it but I really didn’t like the ending, which is probably why I don’t know how I feel about this book.

I liked the way the story moved forward (mostly fluidly) even though it was told from both the 1940’s and currently. I also liked the characters. Despite her ongoing descriptions of all things physical and tendency to go a little long in places, I felt that some of the characters could have used a little more development (Saffy, in particular).

In all, I give it 3 stars.

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