Extended Summary - The Distant Hours: Based On The Book By Kate Morton

EXTENDED SUMMARY

THE DISTANT HOURS

BASED ON THE BOOK BY KATE MORTON

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CONTENT

Edie's Present

The Milderhurst Castle and the Blythe Sisters

Saffy's World War II

Juniper's Peculiarities

Meredith's Evacuation

Secrets and Discoveries

The Notebooks and the Letter

Percy's Confession

Resolution and Acceptance

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Distant Hours" by Kate Morton is a gothic novel centered around Milderhurst Castle and the Blythe family. The story begins when a lost letter surfaces, drawing E.d.i.e. Burchill into the lives of the three Blythe sisters and the secrets hidden within their ancestral home. The narrative explores the legacy of Raymond Blythe, a famous author, and the mystery surrounding his novel, The True History of the Mud Man. As E.d.i.e. investigates the family's past, she uncovers a web of long-held secrets, love affairs, and tragic events that have shaped the lives of the Blythe sisters. The book delves into themes of family dynamics, the burden of the past, and the power of storytelling.

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Lydbok: 7. februar 2025