Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #131 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 352 pages

Review
A charming mixture of love and mystery. --Lancashire Evening Post

Judy Finnigan, Richard and Judy, Channel 4
'It's a corker...probably my favourite of all the Summer Reads'

Richard Madeley, Richard and Judy, Channel 4
'It's one of the best pieces of writing on the First World War
that I've ever read...I can't think of a bad thing to say about this book'

Customer Reviews

Best book I've read in a long time
I brought this book when it was first published, due to a recommendation by Richard and Judy's Book club. Which I find always chooses great books to read.I finally got around to reading the book last week, and was unable to put it down. The story is is brilliant, it keeping you on your toes, and wanting more after ever chapter. I think the story touched me, due to my grandmother being in service her self in the 1920's. So the book gave me a glimpse of what life in service would have been like for her. The characters in the book are truly lovable both upstairs and downstairs. After reading this book I found myself wondering if they would make it into a film, I hope they do it would be a great one.

A fantastic read!
A friend recommended this book to me and I was thoroughly impressed! The story and characters are captivating - I couldn't put it down!

Historic
I found this book a bit slow to start with, and struggled a bit to get into it. However, I eventually began to enjoy Grace's memories at Riverton. The lavish partys, the central characters, Hannah and Emmeline, and a secret Grace could never forget. Hannah and Emmy being close, and playing 'The Game' as young girls, with their brother. Things change as the sisters get older, and secrets and mysteries begin to unfold. I am glad I read this book, but did not find it as good as The Secret Garden.