Summary & Analysis - The House At Riverton: Based On The Book By Kate Morton

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

THE HOUSE AT RIVERTON

BASED ON THE BOOK BY KATE MORTON

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CONTENT

Introduction to Riverton Manor and its Inhabitants

Life and The Game at Riverton

Social Gatherings and Foreshadowing of War

Christmas at Riverton and Robbie Hunter's Arrival

Shifting Relationships and Growing Tensions

Secrets and Social Expectations

Losses and the Reading of the Will

Love, Loss, and Shifting Alliances

Deception, Disappearance, and Revelation

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The House at Riverton" by Kate Morton is a historical mystery that unfolds between the years 1914 and 1999. The story centers around Grace Reeves, who begins working as a housemaid at Riverton Manor. Decades later, she is prompted by a filmmaker to revisit her past and her connection to the Hartford family, whose lives were forever changed by a tragic event at the manor. As Grace reflects on her memories, the novel explores themes of memory, class distinctions, hidden secrets, love, and loss, while revealing the complex relationships and events that ultimately led to a devastating outcome. The narrative navigates a world of privilege, societal expectations, and the enduring impact of the past.

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Release date

Audiobook: 7 February 2025