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  • Written by: Kate Morton
  • Narrated by: Caroline Lee
  • Length: 20 hrs and 39 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (218 ratings)

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The Forgotten Garden

Written by: Kate Morton
Narrated by: Caroline Lee
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Publisher's Summary

A foundling, an old book of dark fairy tales, a secret garden, a maze, an aristocratic family, a love denied, a mystery - The Forgotten Garden is a captivating, atmospheric, and a compulsive listen about the past, ghosts, family, and memories from best-selling author Kate Morton.

Thirty-eight year old Cassandra is lost, alone, and grieving. Her much loved grandmother, Nell, has just died and Cassandra, her life already shaken by a tragic accident 10 years ago, feels like she has lost everything known and dear to her.

But an unexpected and mysterious bequest from Nell turns Cassandra's life upside down and ends up challenging everything she thought she knew about herself and her family. Inheriting a book of dark and intriguing fairytales written by Eliza Makepeace Rutherford - the Victorian authoress who disappeared mysteriously in the early 20th century - as well as a cliff-top cottage on the other side of the world, Cassandra takes her courage in both hands to follow in the footsteps of Nell, on a quest to find out the truth about their history, their family and their past; little knowing that in the process, she will also discover a new life for herself.

©2008 Kate Morton (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing

What the critics say

"This debut page-turner...recounts the crumbling of a prominent British family as seen through the eyes of one of its servants....Morton triumphs with a riveting plot, a touching but tense love story and a haunting ending." ( Publishers Weekly)

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Artfully written

As always the attention to detail and wonderful narration keep you intrigued until the end.

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Long

I found the story little too complicated, too many names and tails and drag out too long but still with all that a good story a good read

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A wonderfully woven story!

A favorite book to read has become a favorite to listen to. Well done Authoress!

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Original and an excellent read

Another wonderful story from Kate Morton. Kept me guessing up to the end. Narration was great.

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Great read!

Absolutely loves this book! I read along to it as I also have a copy. Read when I couldn’t listen and listened when I couldn’t read. Caroline Lee did an amazing job and her voice is quite nice sounding. I did not want to put it down as I neared the end. Would recommend. Thanks audible!

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enjoyed

I enjoyed this book,found the jumping from different decades confusing at first but came to understand after awhile.would like to spend a while in the secret garden myself😊. the narration was very good.

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Such a great story!

I was almost instantly hooked and drawn into this one. Well narrated and intriguing mystery. Loved it!

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What a story!

Kate Morton must be a brilliant mind. The story has so many twists and turns and the depth of thought that each character has is deep.
I did find it a little dark at times and had to take breaks, but overall an enthralling listen. #Audible1

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Lovely

Beautifully written and the narrator has a wonderful voice. Became a little predictable about halfway through, but maybe that was the point - to know what the characters were trying to figure out. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this story and found myself thinking about it a lot when I had to pause and get back to real life. Would definitely recommend. #indigoreview

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wonderful story

Loved the three stories coming together and really enjoyed this book. enjoyed the narration as well.

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