The Distant Hours

by Kate Morton

First published 2010

Edie Burchill's quiet life takes a turn when she receives a letter that leads her to Milderhurst Castle, home of the Blythe sisters. As Edie unravels the family's mysterious history, she's drawn into their lives and the tragic events that shaped them. Spanning generations, the story weaves together the fates of these complex characters, uncovering long-buried secrets that threaten to change Edie's own future.

Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, mystery, 21st-century, family-drama

Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful

Tropes: family-saga, mystery, secrets

Setting: Milderhurst Castle

Period: 20th-century, 21st-century

600 pages · Kindle Edition · Mantle

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