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  • Written by: Kate Morton
  • Narrated by: Claire Foy
  • Length: 17 hrs and 38 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (60 ratings)

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Homecoming

Written by: Kate Morton
Narrated by: Claire Foy
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Publisher's Summary

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 Kate Morton (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing

What the critics say

‘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)

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A great read. I highly recommend this book!

Great story and very entertaining. Claire Foy does a great performance of the many characters. I have read all of Kate Morton’s books and they never disappoint.

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Loved it❤️

Had a hard time putting this book down. Kept me on my toes until the end. The character development and depth of the story makes it a winner.

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Kate Morton returned to her best

Phenomenal. The complexities of human motivation explored. Realistic characters with believable interactions. Was really wonderful.

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Way, way too long

The plot was good, many twists and turns. Could have been accomplished much more effectively without going down every descriptive rabbit hole possible. it made the book tedious.

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Spell bound

Loss sleep as I wanted to know more!
Enjoyed Reader & Twisting Story Lines.
Recommended author & book to family & friends !

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Could not stop listening!

Loved it! Could not stop listening. Captivating story. Keeps you intrigued.
Kate Morton’s books are consistently story telling at its finest.

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Great twists!

excellent Narrator. It's a very interesting story with some great underlying msgs. lots of twists!!

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Beautifully written and enjoyed

The story had many turns maintaining interest, while being captured by the narrative and performance.

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Kate Morton excellence

As always, she takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. So moving and so beautiful.

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slow and repetitive

I struggled to get to the end of this book.... lots of irrelevant details about so many characters.

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  • 2023-06-02

Gets a reader invested

Though the plot twist was not very shocking, author gets a reader very much invested into the characters and their motivations, emotions and feelings. Clare Foy’s voice takes you to the events of Australia with grace.

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  • Brenda
  • 2023-05-23

What a wonderful performance

Claire Foy gives a breathtaking performance of another wonderful Morton book. What a treasure and gift to the listener

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  • Pearl_78
  • 2023-05-07

not her best

not her best book, but still good.
more predictable than her earlier mysteries.
would have been better with several narrators although she did a good job

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  • Mareva Pruvost
  • 2023-05-15

Brilliant

Masterful storytelling, narrated fabulously. I found it addictive and had a hard time putting this book down