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Homecoming

A Sweeping, Intergenerational Epic From the Multi-Million-Copy Bestselling Author

Kate Morton author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:15th Feb '24

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This gripping novel explores love, lies, and a cold case that resurfaces, ultimately revealing deep family connections in Homecoming.

In Homecoming, bestselling author Kate Morton weaves a captivating tale that spans generations, intertwining love, betrayal, and a long-buried mystery. Set against the backdrop of the Adelaide Hills in 1959, the story begins with a shocking discovery that sends ripples through the small town of Tambilla. As the police investigate a perplexing murder case, the lives of those involved become forever altered, highlighting the fragility of truth and the weight of secrets. The narrative shifts to London in 2018, where Jess, a journalist, is drawn back to her roots after her grandmother, Nora, falls ill. This return to Sydney prompts Jess to delve into her family's past, leading her to uncover a chilling true crime story that connects her to the infamous Turner Family Tragedy.

As Jess explores the dark history surrounding the case, Homecoming delves into themes of memory, identity, and the lengths one will go to protect loved ones. The novel artfully juxtaposes the past with the present, revealing how unresolved mysteries can echo through time. Morton’s signature style shines through, as she intricately constructs a narrative filled with unexpected twists and emotional depth. Readers are taken on a journey that not only uncovers the truth behind a decades-old crime but also examines the bonds of family and the complexities of love.

Ultimately, Homecoming is an epic exploration of the choices we make and the stories we carry. It invites readers to reflect on their own histories and the secrets that shape their lives, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read that lingers long after the final page is turned.

Homecoming is Kate Morton at her very best. A lush, rich, beautiful novel, set against the vibrant, immense backdrop of Australia -- Kristin Hannah, bestselling author of Firefly Lane and The Four Winds
If you’re a fan of Kate Morton you will love it. If you haven’t read Kate Morton before, do yourself a favour. It is a treat; it is a big deep-dive, twisty-turny yarn. It is fantastic -- Graham Norton, broadcaster and bestselling author of Home Stretch
Kate Morton is the author who made me fall in love with dual-timescale storylines. An epic novel about a 1959 murder case in South Australia that has never fully been solved, this is one to devour on holiday * Prima *
An unsolved murder, a host of family secrets and three generations of women shape Morton's captivating novel. It’s a sweeping yet intimate tale of motherhood and belonging, loss and longing * Mail on Sunday *
A historical mystery that weaves themes of love, family and secrets in a Gothic Australian landscape * BBC Radio 4's Open Book *
Prepare yourself for a thriller that will chill you to the bone * Woman's Own *
An eerie epic . . . There are beautiful descriptions of the region’s landscape and canny insights into the neighborhood’s tight-knit community. This is Morton’s best yet * Publisher's Weekly *
In true Kate Morton style, this is an immersive and intricately plotted intergenerational historical mystery that weaves themes of love, family and secrets * Culturefly *

ISBN: 9781529094084

Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 39mm

Weight: 433g

640 pages