Binding: Paperback
EAN: 9780330448444
ISBN: 0330448447
Label: Pan
Manufacturer: Pan
Number Of Pages: 352
Publication Date: June 15, 2007
Publisher: Pan
Studio: Pan

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Rating: - Wonderful - if a little dissapointing ending
I decided to buy this book after reading the magnificent 'The Forgotten Garden' by the same author. I had missed all the hype when it was on the Richard & Judy book list.

I found this a really good read, I liked the way that it was created through a series of flashbacks experienced by Grace, a housekeeper in the House At Riverton in the 1920's, as she draws together her memoirs for her grandson, an author.

Telling the story of the family who lived in the House it talks ... Read More

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Rating: - As advertised
A non-demanding book, an easy read. This book has in it every thing bad that other reviewers have mentioned; simplistic in plot, heavily contrived events and clichéd characters but thoroughly enjoyable for all that.

Grace, the narrator is a mixed up character; in her younger persona she fancies herself as a lady detective but questions nothing. The people around her act strangely and have confusing conversation about and to her but she investigates nothing. Later, outside the book, she ... Read More

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Rating: - Best book I've read in a long time
I brought this book when it was first published, due to a recommendation by Richard and Judy's Book club. Which I find always chooses great books to read.I finally got around to reading the book last week, and was unable to put it down. The story is is brilliant, it keeping you on your toes, and wanting more after ever chapter. I think the story touched me, due to my grandmother being in service her self in the 1920's. So the book gave me a glimpse of what life in service would have been like for her. ... Read More

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Rating: - A fantastic read!
A friend recommended this book to me and I was thoroughly impressed! The story and characters are captivating - I couldn't put it down!

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Rating: - Historic
I found this book a bit slow to start with, and struggled a bit to get into it. However, I eventually began to enjoy Grace's memories at Riverton. The lavish partys, the central characters, Hannah and Emmeline, and a secret Grace could never forget. Hannah and Emmy being close, and playing 'The Game' as young girls, with their brother. Things change as the sisters get older, and secrets and mysteries begin to unfold. I am glad I read this book, but did not find it as good as The Secret Garden.

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