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“And I knew then that there would be no telling me what he saw. I understand somehow that certain images, certain sounds, could not be shared and could not be lost.”

Quote by Kate Morton

Book:The House at Riverton
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The House at Riverton

This novel delves into the lives of the inhabitants of a grand estate, as a young woman becomes entangled in a web of secrets and intrigue surrounding the estate's history and its residents' lives. more

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Kate Morton
Kate Morton

Kate Morton, born in 1976, is an acclaimed Australian author known for her intricate family histories and emotional storytelling. more

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