• The Forgotten Garden

  • By: Kate Morton
  • Narrated by: Caroline Lee
  • Length: 20 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (17,642 ratings)

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The Forgotten Garden

By: Kate Morton
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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Publisher's summary

A foundling, an old book of dark fairy tales, a secret garden, a maze, an aristocratic family, a love denied, a mystery - The Forgotten Garden is a captivating, atmospheric, and a compulsive listen about the past, ghosts, family, and memories from best-selling author Kate Morton.

Thirty-eight year old Cassandra is lost, alone, and grieving. Her much loved grandmother, Nell, has just died and Cassandra, her life already shaken by a tragic accident 10 years ago, feels like she has lost everything known and dear to her.

But an unexpected and mysterious bequest from Nell turns Cassandra's life upside down and ends up challenging everything she thought she knew about herself and her family. Inheriting a book of dark and intriguing fairytales written by Eliza Makepeace Rutherford - the Victorian authoress who disappeared mysteriously in the early 20th century - as well as a cliff-top cottage on the other side of the world, Cassandra takes her courage in both hands to follow in the footsteps of Nell, on a quest to find out the truth about their history, their family and their past; little knowing that in the process, she will also discover a new life for herself.

©2008 Kate Morton (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

"This debut page-turner...recounts the crumbling of a prominent British family as seen through the eyes of one of its servants....Morton triumphs with a riveting plot, a touching but tense love story and a haunting ending." ( Publishers Weekly)

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The Forgotten Garden historical fiction. Excellent

Loved it. Fast pace book with several twist and turns. Characters are lively and real.

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Absorbing

I enjoyed the narrator. The story was long, told from several distinct narrative points of view spanning several generations of a family. Full of mysteries and secrets. The changing points of view are well paced. I'm looking forward to re-listening sometime soon.

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Awesome

This is my first novel by Ms. Morton and lives it. It was hard to stop this audio book. The story was very well read bad the story was also very enthralling. will be reading morbid her books. .

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Was interesting.

I've read many Kate Morton's books. I'm a huge fan. This book was really hard to follow. I am almost curious to start it over and listen to it again. There were many times I'd have to stop and listen to the book again. I almost gave up. It wasn't like that at all with her other books. It was beautiful in its own way though. I liked the way the book of fairy tails was laced all throughout.

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Enchanting and intriging-couldn't wait to get back

Love this one too. Twists and turns, but enchanting in its development. Couldn't wait to get back in the car to hear more. Sat in the driveway--couldn't turn it off on many occasions. Quite long.

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Beautiful- an unexpected delight.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I bought this on a whim... and loved every minute of the mysterious journey.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Eliza was by far my favorite character in the tale. Without giving too much away (because this books has lots of twists and turns) I relate to her on her loyalty to a fault. Every character in this story is developed and explored, it is rich on the depth each story is given.

What about Caroline Lee’s performance did you like?

I loved her performance. I was taken into this other world- and captured there. It was easy to follow where in time I was and with which character I was following.

If you could rename The Forgotten Garden, what would you call it?

The Authoress

Any additional comments?

Do not pass by this story, it is gorgeous- even the children stories within the story are worth reading over and over.

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Always a wonderful ride with Kate Morton

So many wonderful twists and turns! I love the mystery woven in Kate's books.
Love it! A must read! And the narrator is awesome!

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Sorry the story is finished

loved the characters
fascinating story
interesting conclusion
mystery solved at just the right time
sat in my driveway listening

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Must Read👍🏻

Absolutely loved this book!!
Just went to the top of my favorite book list💕
Treat yourself to a great read

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Love

I love this story! It was long but such a great story. It kept my attention the whole way. I was always wanting to find out more. It had great narration. I would recommend this book gladly.

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