So it’s Wednesday again and time to write about the book I read since last week’s post. Yes, I have one book to tell you about…

I chose this book from our library’s ebook service: Homecoming by Kate Morton. It sounded interesting and so it proved to be! Here is the blurb:

“Adelaide Hills, 1959. At the end of a scorching hot day, in the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery. Police are called, and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most mystifying murder investigations in the history of Australia.

London, 2018. Jess is a journalist in search of a story. Having lived and worked in London for nearly two decades, a phone call summons her back to Sydney, where her beloved grandmother, Nora, has suffered a fall and is seriously ill in hospital.

Seeking comfort in her past, Jess discovers a true crime book at Nora’s house chronicling a long-buried police case: the Turner Family Tragedy of 1959. And within its pages she finds a shocking personal connection to this notorious event – a crime that has never truly been solved.

An epic novel that spans generations, Homecoming asks what we would do for those we love and how we protect the lies we tell.”

Well, that sounds intriguing, doesn’t it? You can see what I mean. Well, it took me all week to read the book, but it was worth it. This is my response on Goodreads:

Homecoming by Kate Morton
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have taken off one star for the sheer length of this book! Otherwise, I really enjoyed this wonderful story, the scene setting was so atmospheric, both in London and also in Australia. I felt that I could see and walk around the two main houses and gardens, and drive around the area. I was also intrigued by the clever writing that pointed to one seemingly guilty party and then to another, before reaching a satisfying conclusion. The main characters are shown from different angles as if inside a mirrored room.

All in all, an excellent read! I will definitely seek out more books by Kate Morton.

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I have already reserved another book by Kate Morton, but it looks like I will have a very long wait in the queue! Will it be worth it? I hope so.

My next book is completely different and is science fiction and I will write about it next week, all being well.

Happy Reading to you all!

Love and best wishes,

Anne

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