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The Secret Keeper

By: Kate Morton
Narrated by: Kathryn Drysdale
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1961. On a sweltering summer’s day, while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm, 16-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house, dreaming of the bright future she can’t wait to seize. But before the idyllic afternoon is over, Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything.

2011. Now a much-loved actress, Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by shades of the past. Haunted by memories and the mystery of what she saw that day, she returns to her family home and begins to piece together a tale of three strangers from vastly different worlds – Dorothy, Vivien and Jimmy – who are thrown together in wartime London and whose lives are fiercely and fatefully entwined.

©2012 Kate Morton (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing
Coming of Age Family Life Fiction Historical Fiction Stranger
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Critic reviews

'A gripping tale of love and betrayal.' (Good Housekeeping)
'Morton is masterful at controlling a story's flow and tension.' (Publishers Weekly)

'Morton has obvious star power.... Her novels are Australia’s most successful exports since Colleen McCullough’s “Thorn Birds” stormed the world in 1977.' (The New York Times Book Review)

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Kate Morton has become my favorite author. This like all her others keeps you guessing right up to the end. Thus far she never disappoints

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At first I thought this story was too dark. I decided to stick with it and it just got better and better! Loved the narrator as well as the story!

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This book started out very slow in my opinion. In fact, I almost stopped reading it a couple of times. However, once you get about 3/4 in it gets very interesting. At that point, it has surprise twist and turns, so hang in there!

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I love a long read with an intriguing story. This did not disappoint. it took a little while to get completely engaged in the story and then I just couldn't stop listening. definitely a favorite!

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Kate Mortons Best

I love Kate Morton. She is most definitely my favorite author. I own a physical copy of this book and have read it twice and listened to it once. This is my favorite book out of all her books. The way she twists the secrets into the book just as the name states it is a very secretive book. She creates such deep rich characters that you love and you can't help but feel their feelings so deeply.

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I’m so sad I’m finished

What a wonderful story! I didn’t want it to end! Beautifully written with so many details of history. I could feel every shared moment in the book with all the emotions! Kate Morton‘s books are my absolute favorites! And now I am all caught up with all of her books. Highly recommend ALL of them! I will be checking constantly hoping for a new one to be released!

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The language made it sound so real

All was good to listen to and feel like a good story. Thank you Kate.

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Good mystery

The narrator for this audiobook did a fantastic job with voices, and I liked the unexpected twist at the end, but I found some of the characters unlikeable and wanted to speed the story up a little.

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I’ve enjoyed two other novels by Kate Morton and have recommended her books to friends. This story stands out to me for the depth of each character. There is a background to them, dreams, good and bad choices, family histories and relationships that create who they are and how they respond to the world around them. I was entranced listening to their stories unfold and intertwine with each other. Wonderfully told and narrated with each character having their own voice and personality.

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