The Distant Hours
by Kate Morton
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton holds a well received rating of 3.87 out of 5, based on 46.5K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 562 pages.
About The Distant Hours
A long lost letter arrives in the post and Edie Burchill finds herself on a journey to Milderhurst Castle, a great but moldering old house, where the Blythe spinsters live and where her mother was billeted 50 years before as a 13 year old child during WWII. The elder Blythe sisters are twins and have spent most of their lives looking after the third and youngest sister, Juniper, who hasn’t been the same since her fiance jilted her in 1941. Inside the decaying castle, Edie begins to unravel her mother’s past. But there are other secrets hidden in the stones of Milderhurst, and Edie is about to learn more than she expected. The truth of what happened in ‘the distant hours’ of the past has been waiting a long time for someone to find it. Morton once again enthralls readers with an atmospheric story featuring unforgettable characters beset by love and circumstance and haunted by memory, that reminds us of the rich power of storytelling.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Kate Morton |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 562 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.87 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 46,498 |
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What genre is The Distant Hours?
The Distant Hours is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Distant Hours worth reading?
Based on 46.5K reader ratings, The Distant Hours has an average score of 3.87 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Distant Hours?
The Distant Hours has 562 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Distant Hours?
The Distant Hours was written by Kate Morton. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for The Distant Hours?
The ISBN-13 for The Distant Hours is 9781439152780.0.
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