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The Distant Hours
- Narrated by: Caroline Lee
- Length: 22 hrs and 31 mins
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The Distant Hours
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Publisher's Summary
Edie Burchill and her mother have never been close, but when a long lost letter arrives with the return address of Milderhurst Castle, Kent, printed on its envelope, Edie begins to suspect that her mother’s emotional distance masks an old secret. Evacuated from London as a 13-year-old girl, Edie’s mother is chosen by the mysterious Juniper Blythe, and taken to live at Milderhurst Castle with the Blythe family.
Fifty years later, Edie too is drawn to Milderhurst and the eccentric Sisters Blythe. Old ladies now, the three still live together, the twins nursing Juniper, whose abandonment by her fiancé in 1941 plunged her into madness. Inside the decaying castle, Edie begins to unravel her mother’s past. But there are other secrets hidden in the stones of Milderhurst Castle, and Edie is about to learn more than she expected. The truth of what happened in the distant hours has been waiting a long time for someone to find it.
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- Anonymous User
- 30-04-2024
Loved every minute of this book!
I was concerned at the length of the story but to my surprise I loved every minute and didn’t want it to end. The narration was excellent too
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- Anonymous User
- 24-02-2021
Not the best Kate Morton book but still worth a listen
It took me longer to get into than usually does with a Kate Morton book but glad I persevered as I enjoyed it by the end. Was a little bit predictable though.
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- Anonymous User
- 13-07-2024
Not the best Kate Morton
I normally love Kate Morton, but this novel is not her best. This one is a very slow burn, takes 16 hrs before anything really happens, it’s terribly sad, has few characters and feels very formulaic to some of her other books. It was okay but if you’re new to Kate Morton try one of her other novels first.
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- Nicky
- 02-01-2018
Very drawn out.
The first half of the book explained the story line however I felt this took too long. I kept hoping something would happen. when it did get 2/3rds through. I became interested and looked forward to a conclusion of the story. I struggled to stay interested, hoping the story would unfold. In the end I was surprised with the outcome. I would not listen to it again.
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- Honni
- 09-09-2014
Loved it!
If you could sum up The Distant Hours in three words, what would they be?
intriguing, historical, haunting
What was one of the most memorable moments of The Distant Hours?
mud man at the window
What about Caroline Lee’s performance did you like?
very easy to listen to
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
dreams and reality
Any additional comments?
really enjoyed it!
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- Amber-Claire
- 31-05-2021
I will miss these women
I absolutely loved this book. The story, the characters, the castle, the style of writing, the narration - everything!
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- Tootie NZ
- 16-11-2019
Great Book
Very twisted plot. Kept me going until the last page and left me wanting mor
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- Alan P Douma
- 14-03-2019
a twist at every turn
loved it.
engaging from start to finish. never quite sure where the plot would lead
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- Anna Spencer
- 26-06-2016
Hours of Suspense
A riveting read! The Distant Hours is spellbinding and kept me in suspense until the very end. The war-time era is very well described and the characters believable. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery.
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- Aussie Mum
- 19-05-2016
Loved every minute
Don't hesitate if you love beautifully written stories that keep you enthralled to the end
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