A quick note: The winner of last week's giveaway has been posted in the Moonlight Mile thread.
This week's giveaway is by a terrific gothic author from down under. I've been reading and loving Kate Morton since she debuted in the US with The House at Riverton. I thought that The Forgotten Garden was even better. Now I'm deep into this 672-page galley, and Ms. Morton has not disappointed. I'll be posting a review as soon as I can find time to finish the book. For now, here's what Publisher's Weekly had to say in a starred review:
A letter posted in 1941 finally reaches its destination in 1992 with powerful repercussions for Edie Burchill, a London book editor, in this enthralling romantic thriller from Australian author Morton (The Forgotten Garden). At crumbling Milderhurst Castle live elderly twins Persephone and Seraphina and their younger half-sister, Juniper, the three eccentric spinster daughters of the late Raymond Blythe, author of The True History of the Mud Man, a children's classic Edie adores. Juniper addressed the letter to Meredith, Edie's mother, then a young teen evacuated to Milderhurst during the Blitz. Edie, who's later invited to write an introduction to a reprint of Raymond's masterpiece, visits the seedily alluring castle in search of answers. Why was her mother so shattered by the contents of a letter sent 51 years earlier? And what happened to soldier Thomas Cavill, Juniper's long-missing fiancé and Meredith's former teacher? Despite the many competing narratives, the answers will stun readers.Reading that again, it makes me even more anxious to finish this book. And I'm delighted to share a galley with you. Anyone with an American mailing address is elegible. Please post a comment below for a chance to win. The winner will be choosen by a random number generator and posted Friday afternoon. The winner has a week to contact me at suetu@yahoo.com with a mailing address, or a second name will be chosen. Good luck!
Like you, I've been reading and loving Kate Morton since the beginning. I have long planned to read this new book but I'd welcome the chance at a free copy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI am excited to read this book. Thanks for the chance to win it. Have a good day.
ReplyDeleteI have heard great things about Kate Morton and have been wanting to read one of her books. Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI know nothing about her, but I'm in the market for something new.
ReplyDeleteI really loved The Forgotten Garden and would love to win a copy of her latest book. Thank You
ReplyDeleteWow, I thought I had posted a comment earlier this week. I guess it got lost in cyberspace. Anyhoo -- I'm in the same boat as Sara Leigh. I haven't heard of her, but she definitely sounds interesting and someone I'd like to read.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan. Have read the House at Riverton & have had The Forgotten Garden on my wishlist for a while now. Added The Distant Hours to the wishlist as well a while back when I heard it was coming out. Whether or not I win your copy, I'm hoping to eventually get my hands on one. :') Thanks for the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI haven't had the opportunity to read anything by Morton yet, but I'm anxious to give them a try. Like usual, I loved your review over on PBT.
ReplyDeleteWow- this sounds like an incredible story and a great read! I want this book, whether I win it or procure it on my own :
ReplyDeleteWE HAVE A WINNER:
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Indygo88!
Please email me a mailing address within the week so that I may send this out to you. :-)
There will be a new giveaway next week. Here's a hint: This non-fiction book, to be published on January 25, 2011, should find readers among fans of Three Cups of Tea...
Woo-woo...awesome! Thanks, Susan! :') Sending you a mail now...!
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