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by Kate Morton (Author), Caroline Lee (Narrator)
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  • Listening Length: 19 hours and 58 minutes
  • Program Type: Audiobook
  • Version: Unabridged
  • Publisher: Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
  • Audible.co.uk Release Date: 15 Oct 2012
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B009R4S3YA
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,449 customer reviews)
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England, 1959: Laurel Nicolson is 16 years old, dreaming alone in her childhood tree house during a family celebration at their home, Green Acres Farm. She spies a stranger coming up the long road to the farm and then observes her mother, Dorothy, speaking to him. And then she witnesses a crime.

Fifty years later, Laurel is a successful and well-regarded actress, living in London. She returns to Green Acres for Dorothy's 90th birthday and finds herself overwhelmed by memories and questions she has not thought about for decades. She decides to find out the truth about the events of that summer day and lay to rest her own feelings of guilt. One photograph, of her mother and a woman Laurel has never met, called Vivian, is her first clue.

The Secret Keeper explores longings and dreams, the lengths some people go to fulfill them, and the strange consequences they sometimes have. It is a story of lovers, friends, dreamers and schemers, play-acting and, deception told against a backdrop of events that changed the world.

©2012 Kate Morton ; (P)2012 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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365 of 372 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful story of family intrigue, 11 Oct 2012
By C. Colley TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
I was really pleased to get a pre-publication copy of The Secret Keeper. It's a huge book and I admit that I started it with a little trepidation. The story in Kate Morton's previous novel, The Distant Hours was really good, but overall I felt it was a little drawn out.

This story opens on a summer's day in the 1960s. Sixteen year old Lauren Nicholson is a witness to a crime that involves her mother, Dorothy. The police arrive and the matter is dealt with, but it's many years later before Laurel uncovers her mothers shady past and what led to that shocking event.
Dorothy's story goes back to the late 1930s. She leaves her family behind and goes to London. During wartime, Dorothy becomes involved with Jimmy, and comes into contact with Vivien, the wife of a once famous author. When Dorothy's, Jimmy's and Vivien's worlds collide, the tension in the story begins to mount.
In the present day, Laurel is back at the family home in Suffolk. Her frail mother is in hospital and the visits to see her are helping Laurel piece together the family mystery that's haunted her for years.

This book is a super read. It starts a tiny bit slow, but this is necessary to develop the plot. The story moves back and forth and becomes more intricate as it unfolds. The characters are vibrant and there is a wonderful sense of time and place, particularly in wartime London where the atmosphere and plot-line are tense.
Everything unravels in the latter pages and leads to a brilliant twist. The story certainly keeps the reader guessing and my guess was way off the mark.
Kate Morton has written a fantastic story here and I think it's her best yet.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb read 15 Dec 2012
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Kate Morton has constructed a wonderful story, flitting between the present day, the 1960's and the war years. Her description, characterisation and skill in telling the story all make for an enthralling read. In particular, the links between the eras are so well thought out that she kept me reading long into the night even though I did not want the story to end. This is one of the best pieces of writing which I have read in a long time and I shall look out for other novels by Kate Morton. It deserves to become a classic.
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132 of 139 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Kate at her best! 4 Nov 2012
By Dimity
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have just finished reading this wonderful book this morning and have wiped the tears away now. Tears because the book has ended and also because I was so touched by certain aspects of the story. I very rarely cry at books but this one had me a few times.

I have loved all of Kate Morton's previous books. Even The Distant Hours, which received quite negative reviews. So I was eagerly awaiting the release of this novel and wasn't disappointed.

What a wonderful story. So beautifully well written, as always. I would say that it was pitched perfectly, were it not for the fact that I found it a little hard going and over descriptive at the beginning. If you find this too, stick with it; it will reward you!

I'm not one for outlining the plot in reviews; the above Amazon blurb is there for that. However, I would like to point out that the many twists and turns and the triple time frame narrative are all handled extremely skillfully and you need to keep reading to get the posed questions answered. Beautiful!

Also, talking of twists, there is rather a large twist that was all the more satisfying for me as I hadn't already worked it out. I usually always see the twist coming a mile away and, as, with hindsight, this one was quite clear, it is a great testament to the writer's skill that I didn't twig earlier. I did read back over several sections after 'the reveal' and kicked myself with a gratified smile.

Very lovely, beautifully written, well researched and enjoyable novel from a fantastic writer. Buy it! If you liked KM's other books, you'll love this. I will definitely be reading it again.

I have now started to re-read The Forgotten Garden.
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70 of 74 people found the following review helpful
By C. Bannister TOP 500 REVIEWER VINE VOICE
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Another superb read from Kate Morton this time set over three time periods, 1941,1961 and 2011 it starts in 1961 with Laurel, eldest daughter of Dorothy Nicholson witnessing a shocking event.

In 2011 with her mother reaching the end of her life in hospital Laurel decides she needs to re-examine that day and longs to find out more about her mother's early life. Her mother is also remembering the early days giving the reader a narrative of London during the Blitz.

As always Kate Morton draws crisp characters along with great descriptions of wartime life, based upon solid research that only occasionally intrudes through the storytelling, but rather blends seamlessly into Dorothy's life. The number of main characters is kept to a minimum with enough bit-players to give depth but not so many to confuse matters.

The book is split into four parts, with each chapter clearly stating the time period it relates to, this makes for easy clear reading and the tale rattles along as a good book should.

The end of the story doesn't disappoint, although for some I expect it may be just a little to neatly sewn together. I loved every moment of this book.
Another winner, I am already looking forward to Kate Morton's next book.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
This book was a surprise at every turn of the page. It was filled with insight and characters that were entirely believable and beloved. Another perfect novel by Kate Morton. Read more
Published 9 hours ago by Em
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant book couldn't put it down!
Excellent book, well worth a read. I couldn't put it down. Yet another gem from Kate Morton. I thoroughly recommend it.
Published 1 day ago by Sally Tomsett
4.0 out of 5 stars Great historical fiction
Loved the dual storyline, great stuff from Kate Morton. Intriguing characters as ever and lots going on. I would read more of her definitely.
Published 2 days ago by CescaWrites
5.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this book.
I loved this book. I've read all her books. The forgotten garden was her best and this is definitely a close second. Read more
Published 9 days ago by ann murray
4.0 out of 5 stars The secret keeper
I found the first book Lauren dragged too much, and the flashbacks confusing because the characters and the plot were still developing. Read more
Published 10 days ago by gineve refalo
3.0 out of 5 stars An excellently written but ABSOLUTELY POINTLESS book
Astonishing to find an author conjuring up 588 pages of text when one conversation with the 'mother' character of the book would have revealed all the necessary answers and plot in... Read more
Published 16 days ago by pritchins
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read.
Vey good service- and the book is an excellent read. Ideal for a holiday book or for a rainy day.
Published 17 days ago by Lynda Leggett
3.0 out of 5 stars Secrets
Well worth the purchase if you are into this sort of secret keeping or are one yourself full of tips
Published 17 days ago by Den Tanser
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
I have read Kate's other 3 books and was dying to read this. Oh my word it exceeded my expectations. Read more
Published 17 days ago by Lorraine Hunt
4.0 out of 5 stars It came highly recommended
Easy holiday read with a bit of substance. Great build up and character descriptions with solid story line but ended very speedily.
Published 19 days ago by Angela Nobes
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