The highly anticipated new novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Clockmakers Daughter, a sweeping saga with a thrilling mystery at its heart tracing a shocking crime whose effects echo across continents and generations. Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959: At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek in the grounds of the grand and mysterious mansion, a local delivery man 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.Sixty years later, Jess is a journalist in search of a story. Having lived and worked in London for almost twenty years, she now finds herself laid off from her full-time job and struggling to make ends meet. A phone call out of nowhere summons her back to Sydney, where her beloved grandmother, Nora, who raised Jess when her mother could not, has suffered a fall and been raced to the hospital. Nora has always been a vibrant and strong presence: decisive, encouraging, young despite her years. When Jess visits her in the hospital she is alarmed to find her grandmother frail and confused; its even more alarming to hear from Nora's housekeeper that Nora had been distracted in the weeks before her accident, and that she fell on the steps to the attic – the one place Jess was forbidden from playing when she was small.At a loose end in Nora's house, Jess does some digging of her own. In Nora's bedroom, she discovers a true crime book, chronicling the police investigation into a long-buried tragedy: the Turner Family Tragedy of Christmas Eve, 1959. It is only when Jess skims through the book that she finds a shocking connection between her own family and this once-infamous crime – a crime that has never been resolved satisfactorily. And for a journalist without a story, a cold case might be the best distraction she can find…An epic novel that spans generations, Homecoming asks what we would do for those we love, and how we protect the lies we tell. It explores the power of motherhood, the corrosive effects of tightly held secrets, and the healing nature of truth. Above all, it is a beguiling and immensely satisfying novel from one of the finest writers working today.
In the captivating novel "Homecoming" by Kate Morton, we are transported to the serene countryside of Devon, England, where a long-held family secret unravels, connecting two women across different eras.
At the heart of the story is Laura, a young woman who inherits a dilapidated mansion known as Blackhurst Manor. As she delves into the manor's hidden corners, Laura stumbles upon a forgotten memoir that sheds light on a tragic event that occurred decades ago.
The memoir introduces us to Eliza, a young governess who arrived at Blackhurst Manor in the 1920s. Eliza's life intertwines with that of the aristocratic Trenchard family, and she finds herself caught in a web of love, betrayal, and forbidden desire.
As Laura uncovers Eliza's story, she begins to see parallels between her own life and that of her long-lost relative. The secrets of the past resurface, threatening to disrupt the present and the lives of those connected to Blackhurst Manor.
Kate Morton's "Homecoming" is a beautifully crafted tale that weaves together the past and present, exploring the enduring power of love, family ties, and the consequences of long-buried secrets.
Get lost in the pages of "Homecoming" and embark on a captivating journey through time, uncovering the hidden truths that shape the lives of the characters in this compelling novel.
