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The Forgotten Garden

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008

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Kate Morton

The Forgotten Garden

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cornwall, England • Early 1900s

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Forgotten Garden, by Kate Morton, spans over a century from 1900 to 2005, unfolding through nonchronological narratives of three women: Eliza Makepeace, Nell O'Connor, and Cassandra O'Connor. The plot follows a 4-year-old girl abandoned in Australia in 1913, whose adult self, Nell, seeks her birth family, intertwining themes of family secrets, loss, and the search for identity across generations.

Mysterious

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Emotional

Dark

Reviews & Readership

4.3

243,150 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Critics praise Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden for its intricate plot, atmospheric setting, and rich character development, capturing the essence of a multi-generational mystery. However, some found the narrative pacing slow and the numerous timelines occasionally confusing. Overall, it’s a compelling read for fans of mystery and historical fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Forgotten Garden?

Readers who enjoy \emph{The Forgotten Garden} by Kate Morton are likely fans of complex, multi-generational family sagas with a touch of mystery and historical fiction. Comparable to fans of \emph{The Secret Keeper} by Morton herself or \emph{The Thirteenth Tale} by Diane Setterfield, they appreciate intricate plots and richly detailed narratives.

4.3

243,150 ratings

81%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

560

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Cornwall, England • Early 1900s

Theme
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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