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Sometimes when people keep recommending a book, you should listen and read that book. The Forgotten Garden is such a book. You finally read it and end up wondering why in the world you waited so long. Kate Morton provides the intricate layering of different times and places in a masterful manner, gifting the reader with a story that captures the imagination and heart completely. Nell, as the lost child, is the pivotal character around which all mysteries and actions revolve. A tale that begins i
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Sep 04, 2009
Karla
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I became quite enchanted with this tale and really loved the interwoven bewitching dark fairy tales that added more dimensions to this novel. It was a mystery that had me second guessing myself several times. Every time I had it all figured out a new chink was added to the chain of clues. I think the style of writing was superbly done, not often can I say that. I loved the way each chapter transported me to another time and a different POV spanning the generation of women in the family. I did fi
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I loved this book so much but the only reading why I give it 4.5 stars and not a total 5 is because it was very coincidental and very predictable but it was such a great and wonderful story. It was such a touching story and I thought at first I would not like it but I found myself pushing everything aside just to keep reading. I knew what the ending was as soon as all the characters starting appearing. As I said, it was very predictable, but I still wanted to hear it for myself. I absolutely lov
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This was a wonderful historical novel. After reading this book I went to the library and got her other novel The House at Riverton. Also fabulous!
Hard at first to keep track of all the characters, it slowly becomes a book I didn't want to put down. I really enjoyed it.
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I loved this book and I look forward to reading her first book, as well as the book that is due out this fall. I just love good historical fiction that deals with family drama. I also enjoyed all the details about the manor house, the gardens, the village and the people or different characters.
What an amazing book! I loved this story. It had me interested from the very beginning and kept it that way through all 645 pages!
Beautifully written, quite enjoyable. I loved the mystery, but I had solved the mystery quite early in the book. :)
Jul 16, 2010
Tosha
marked it as to-read
Just starting. Hope it's good. I hear good things.
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Aug 25, 2009
Kate.
marked it as to-read
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Oct 05, 2017
Jennifer
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Mar 16, 2015
Anne (Booklady) Molinarolo
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