• The Shifting Fog [also published under the alternate title The House at Riverton]

  • By: Kate Morton
  • Narrated by: Caroline Lee
  • Length: 18 hrs and 50 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,197 ratings)

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The Shifting Fog [also published under the alternate title The House at Riverton]

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

Summer 1924: On the eve of a glittering society party, by the lake of a grand English country house, a young poet takes his life. The only witnesses, sisters Hannah and Emmeline Hartford, will never speak to each other again.

Winter 1999: Grace Bradley, 98, one-time housemaid of Riverton Manor, is visited by a young director making a film about the poet's suicide. Ghosts awaken and memories, long consigned to the dark reaches of Grace's mind, begin to sneak back through the cracks. A shocking secret threatens to emerge; something history has forgotten but Grace never could.

Set as the war-shattered Edwardian summer surrenders to the decadent 20s, The Shifting Fog is a thrilling mystery and a compelling love story.

An alternate title for this novel is The House at Riverton.

©2006 Kate Morton (P)2006 Kate Morton
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I am a huge Kate Mortonnfan and this was the last of her books for me to read. Though I liked it, was probably my least faborite....

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Morton and Lee together is 100!

I'm a fan of other Morton novels. I discovered her because I'm such a fan of Lee's narration. This story is good - though long. It's slower than her other stories, but still a great time.

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Different historical drama

It's so rare to find a historical love story that captures & keeps my attention. Personally I am not a fan of live stories since 4th grade. Whether I truly love a book seems to be in direct correlation to how much I learn from the book. I learned a lot from this book.Englands transformation into the 20th century was felt worldwide. This book is excellent detailed representation of that change

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Not my favorite

I've listened to a few of Kate Morten's books, and this was my least favorite. i just don't think the plot was well-established, the "mystery' wasn't built up enough.

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Such A Good Listen!

What did you love best about The Shifting Fog?

I loved the story within the story. The Shifting Fog tells the story of a Manor House in Essex during WW1 in the early 1920's, told from the perspective of Grace Bradley, a housemaid, now 98 and living in a retirement community in 1999. When Grace finds out that a film is being made of a tragic event at the house - the suicide of a young poet who fought in the war - she recounts her memories leading up to that night, and the part she played in it.

What other book might you compare The Shifting Fog to and why?

Other books that remind me of The Shifting Fog are The Distant Hours, The Forgotten Garden, Duet, The Winter Sea, and The Secret Keeper.

What does Caroline Lee bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Caroline Lee brings a depth to the characters and the story that you just wouldn't experience if you read the book rather than listen to it.

Who was the most memorable character of The Shifting Fog and why?

I thought Hannah was the most memorable character in this book because she had all the wonderful tragic flaws you end up loving about them.

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Intriging

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

Absolutely. Intriguing storyline that makes you want to keep listening

What other book might you compare The Shifting Fog to and why?

Any Kate Morton book.

If you could take any character from The Shifting Fog out to dinner, who would it be and why?

Grace - she held so many secrets. I don't think dinner would make her talk!! Maybe she will talk about the downstair,

Any additional comments?

Interestingly, The House at Riverton is EXACTLY the same book - just a different title.

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What an ending.....

I just discovered Kate Morton books this year. I loved the Forgotten Garden, so I listened to the Secret Keeper, the Shifting Fog was even better than the first two. The reality of not everything has a happy ending, is what keeps me reading her books. Cannot wait for the next one.

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Always enjoy Kate Morton's stories

Caroline Lee has a great voice for the story setting. I love the way Kate weaves the past and present.

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Lovely story, wonderful narration

Would you listen to The Shifting Fog again? Why?

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Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

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Reminded me a bit of Dowtown Abbey with post WWI social changes.

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Beautiful story

Love the works of Kate Morton and a marvelous reading. Look forward to more from this author.

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