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The Distant Hours

Written by: Kate Morton
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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Edie Burchill and her mother have never been close, but when a long lost letter arrives with the return address of Milderhurst Castle, Kent, printed on its envelope, Edie begins to suspect that her mother’s emotional distance masks an old secret. Evacuated from London as a 13-year-old girl, Edie’s mother is chosen by the mysterious Juniper Blythe, and taken to live at Milderhurst Castle with the Blythe family.

Fifty years later, Edie too is drawn to Milderhurst and the eccentric Sisters Blythe. Old ladies now, the three still live together, the twins nursing Juniper, whose abandonment by her fiancé in 1941 plunged her into madness. Inside the decaying castle, Edie begins to unravel her mother’s past. But there are other secrets hidden in the stones of Milderhurst Castle, and Edie is about to learn more than she expected. The truth of what happened in the distant hours has been waiting a long time for someone to find it.

©2010 Kate Morton (P)2010 Kate Morton 20th Century Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Fiction Literary Fiction
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Another Kate Morton masterpiece. She weaves a story that keeps you engaged. Loved the ending!!!

Wonderfully entertaining!

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I love listening to books as I drive, walk etc. This book had so many twists and turns. When I thought I had figured out what happened there would be a twist that I didn’t see coming. I will be listening to all of her books.

Love this book

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This story evoked a flurry of emotions in me I looked forward to listening at every chance I could get.

A lovely story that's well performed

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Great book, always enjoy her work. Natration is also perfect for Kate's books. This might be my favorite.

Great book

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I like Kate Morton's writing style. She has a way of pulling you into the story and making you feel like your there. #Audible1

Just ok

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