Kate Morton's debut novel is set at beautiful Riverton House, the country estate of Lord Ashbury, Lady Violet and the extended Hartford family. Born at the turn of the century, Grace Bradley moves from her mother's tiny home in the village to work downstairs at Riverton. It's still the era before WWI, when one's place in society and loyalty to the gentry were not questioned. Grace soon becomes enthralled with the Hartford grandchildren, Hannah, Emmeline and David. Beautiful, eccentric and about her age, Grace becomes their caretaker and lifelong secret keeper when she discovers the great secret of her own life. But maybe some truths are meant to remain hidden.
The secrets of The House at Riverton are told though the voice and memories of Grace, living out the end of the 20th Century at a nursing home in the village where she grew up. Kate Morton expertly weaves the story of Grace and the Hartfords between the tragic days of WWI, the glamorous twenties and present day (sort of!) England. She really is a terrific writer, and I am excited to read all of her books. I hope you agree! TBC
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