Kate Morton
1 SeriesKate Morton is an Australian author known for her historical and women's fiction novels. She has sold over 7.5 million books, translated into 26 languages and distributed in nearly 40 countries. Her works have achieved bestseller status worldwide.
Kate Morton's debut novel, "The House at Riverton," spans the period between World War I and II in England. Grace Bradley, who began working at Riverton House as a young servant, becomes closely involved with the Hartford family, particularly daughters Hannah and Emmeline. A tragic event unfolds at a 1924 party when a poet commits suicide in front of the sisters and Grace. Decades later, at 98 years old and living in a nursing home, Grace is approached by a filmmaker interested in the incident, prompting her return to Riverton House. This visit reignites her memories, leading to a full recounting of the past events.
