Homecoming: the stunning novel from the No.1 bestselling author of The House at Riverton

'An epic novel . . . This is one to devour on holiday' – Prima

From the bestselling author of The Clockmaker's Daughter, Kate Morton, comes a breathtaking mystery of love, lies and a cold case come back to life, told with her trademark intricacy and beauty.

Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959. At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek in the grounds of a grand and mysterious mansion, a local delivery man makes a terrible discovery. A police investigation is called and the small town of Tambilla becomes embroiled in one of the most shocking and perplexing murder cases in the history of South Australia.

Sixty years later, Jess is a journalist in search of a story. Having lived and worked in London for almost twenty years, she now finds herself laid off from her full-time job and struggling to make ends meet. A phone call out of nowhere summons her back to Sydney, where her beloved grandmother, Nora, who raised Jess when her mother could not, has suffered a fall and been raced to the hospital.

At a loose end in Nora's house, Jess does some digging into her past. In Nora's bedroom, she discovers a true crime book, chronicling the police investigation into a long-buried tragedy: the Turner Family Tragedy of Christmas Eve, 1959. It is only when Jess skims through the book that she finds a shocking connection between her own family and this once-infamous crime – a crime that has never been truly solved. And for a journalist without a story, a cold case might be the best distraction she can find . . .

An epic novel that spans generations, Homecoming asks what we would do for those we love, and how we protect the lies we tell. It explores the power of motherhood, the corrosive effects of tightly held secrets, and the healing nature of truth.

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Review

"Morton's best yet." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Morton keeps the secrets coming, leading up to a powerful, emotional conclusion. This is storytelling at its finest." -- Booklist (starred review)

"Gorgeous." -- Elle

"Morton's layered writing leaves surprises for even the keenest of detectives." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Captivating." -- BookPage

"An elaborate tapestry. . . . Morton doesn't disappoint." -- Washington Post on The Clockmaker's Daughter

"The Clockmaker's Daughter is an ambitious, complex, compelling historical mystery with a fabulous cast of characters. This is Kate Morton at her very best." -- Kristin Hannah

"Classic English country-house Goth at its finest." -- New York Post on The Clockmaker's Daughter

"Morton's moody, suspenseful latest is the perfect page-turner for a chilly night." -- People on The Lake House

"A deliciously compelling mystery." -- Liane Moriarty on The Lake House

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About the Author

Kate Morton is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The House at Riverton, The Forgotten Garden, The Distant Hours, The Secret Keeper, The Lake House, and The Clockmaker's Daughter. Her books are published in 38 languages and have been #1 bestsellers worldwide. She is a native Australian, holds degrees in dramatic art and English literature. She lives with her family in London and Australia.

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