Homecoming

De: Kate Morton

Narrado por: Claire Foy

Duración: 17 h y 38 m

Resumen del Editor

A brand-new book from award-winning author Kate Morton, read by powerhouse Emmy award–winning actress Claire Foy. This breathtaking mystery of love, lies and a cold case come back to life is told with Morton's trademark intricacy and beauty.

Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959. At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek in the grounds of a grand and mysterious house, a local deliveryman makes a terrible discovery. A police investigation is called, and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most shocking and perplexing murder cases in the history of South Australia.

Many years later and thousands of miles away, Jess is a journalist in search of a story. Having lived and worked in London for nearly two decades, she now finds herself laid off from her full-time job and struggling to make ends meet. Until a phone call out of nowhere summons her back to Sydney, where her beloved grandmother, Nora, has suffered a fall and been raced to the hospital.

At Nora’s house, Jess discovers a true crime book that chronicles the police investigation into a long-buried event: the Turner Family Tragedy of Christmas Eve, 1959. It is only when Jess skims through the pages that she finds a shocking connection between her own family and this once-infamous scandal – a murder mystery that has never been resolved satisfactorily.

2023, Queensland Literary Awards, Short-listed

2024, Indie Book Awards Fiction, Long-listed

2024, Australian Book Design Awards, Short-listed

2024, ABIA General Fiction Book of the Year, Short-listed

©2023 Kate Morton (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing

Reseñas de la Crítica

‘Morton delivers an eerie epic involving a wealthy family’s mysterious deaths in Adelaide Hills ... This is Morton’s best yet.’ (Publishers Weekly, Starred Review)

'Morton keeps the secrets coming, leading up to a powerful, emotional conclusion. This is storytelling at its finest.’ (Booklist, starred review)

‘Homecoming is a beautiful saga that reads like Gone with the Wind set in Australia.’ (BuzzFeed)

'Morton’s layered writing leaves surprises for even the keenest of detectives.' (Kirkus Reviews)

Oh my heart!

I love Kate Morton books and Homecoming might just be my favorite, second to The Lake House. My heart was in my stomach for much of the book. I love how she weaves little clues into the story and gems of hope and intrigue while still keeping you guessing and on your toes. There is always a lovely twist or happenstance that makes your heart swell, even amidst some of the sad occurrences. I guessed at much of what happened earlier in this story than in past books, but it did nothing to diminish the greatness of the story and took nothing away from the ending revelations. I love this book and Kate Morton’s lovely affinity for describing a place to the point you feel you can see the textiles and smell the air. She makes you feel as if the people and story is one she’s telling of her own family history, with love and care. I’ve cried sad and happy tears with each of her books, but don’t let that scare you— happy wins even amidst the sadder aspects. Can’t wait for the next!

Great Escape

I love Kate Morton books. This one painted the detaills of the Australian landscape and sun and storm. The reader is completely there. The peculiar twists of plot were fun. A really enjoyable experience.

WOW just amazing!

I have read and loved Kate Morton's books before, but this one just blew her other books out of the water! I love everything from the story line, mixture of murder mystery with historical fiction, and as always her beautiful prosaic writing. Combined with Claire Foy's superb narration made this the perfect combo!

Homecoming

I have read all of Kate Morton's books! This is a New Favorite! The narrative was excellent also! The story kept my interest from the very beginning!

Wonderful Story!

As with all of her other books, this story is difficult to put down once started. I loved it!

Mesmerizing

Once again I was captivated by Kate Morton’s story of family, love, and life. Thank you for your amazing imagination and the ability to take us to lands we’ve not traveled and some that we have .

amazing book

I loved it. I couldn't stop listening. the story is great. Claire foy is amazing

Engaging throughout

The characters and the way the story was told kept me engaged throughout. Clare Foy did a wonderful job bringing the characters to life.

Moving

What a great story. Many twist and turns along the way. Narration was very well done and made it easy to keep everyone separate. A very gifted writer. Read all her books.

So much depth

Wonderful novel. Love how pieces (answers) come into place through out the story, not just at the end. And how new pieces come into play through out the story. Pieces you never thought of that would have mattered. So many working parts and enjoyable; not frustrating (in keeping every detail in order to follow).
Read this for Book Club. Highly recommend!