Morton (The Lake House) explores the tangled history of people and place in her outstanding, bittersweet sixth novel . . . the stories, brilliantly told by Morton, offer musings on art, betrayal, and the ways in which real lives and real places can evolve over time into the stuff of legends.’— Publishers Weekly (starred review)

It was hugely exciting to get another opportunity to see this most impressive new musical once more after being spellbound by Robert McWhir’s profoundly beautiful production at Clapham’s Landor Theatre in 2015. another triumph, captivating from start to finish. . . masterfully constructed. . . a stunning tale of murder, mystery and thievery, of art, love and loss.’— Better Reading This is an immersive, beautifully told story which was made to be devoured on a drizzly Sunday afternoon with a round of crumpets and a pot of tea.’— Red Magazine Kate Morton is married to Davin Patterson, a jazz musician and composer. They have three children and live in London. [3] [7] Bibliography [ edit ]It is devastating though that later, when the reason for her true difference is fully revealed, only a few remember her best qualities. My Year in Nonfiction 2023 #NonficNov #NonfictionNovember #NonfictionBookParty #bookblogger #blogger October 31, 2023 a booklover’s dream come true. . . a simply bewitching tale . . . another captivating mystery that is impossible to put down. Dreamy prose, lush landscapes, and fascinating characters combine to create a reading experience that is truly like no other. . . ‘— Angus & Robertson, Book of the Month a) meditative read, with lush settings, meticulous period details, and slowly unfurling enigmas will enjoy this book.’— Kirkus There were some standout performances and superb singing from this young student cast, notably Christy Bellis who truly delivered a fully rounded, intelligent and deeply affecting Constance.

She completed a Licentiate in Speech and in Drama from Trinity College London and then a summer Shakespeare course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Later she earned first-class honours in English Literature at the University of Queensland (1999) and won a scholarship to complete a master's degree focussing on tragedy in Victorian literature. [6] During her undergraduate studies she wrote two full-length manuscripts (which are unpublished) before writing The House at Riverton (The Shifting Fog), which was published in 2006.

It takes a while for her to be accepted into the small tight-knit and suspicious community of Spindlewood, but after first causing a deeply upsetting problem, Constance rescues the situation and wins over hearts and minds to become warmly welcomed. The entire cast was animated and effervescent and sounded tremendous in ensemble numbers. Webborn and Finn write complex music but this company made fast and furious rhythms, melodies and lyrics sound easy. I also loved Jenny Arnold’s inspired and exhilarating choreography. There was some outstanding singing and acting going on at the Laban Theatre. The production certainly sounded wonderful and the small band, headed by superb pianist and MD Tony Castro, sounded as accomplished as it did at the Landor and at recent Webborn and Finn concerts. Morgan-Lee Wilcox as Constance’s one true friend Amelia gave a lovely, fully believable performance throughout, also singing beautifully, and Juan Douglas – as the Major – made his supporting role stand out. A Writer's Life - Alumni and Community - The University of Queensland, Australia". www.alumni.uq.edu.au. Archived from the original on 8 January 2016 . Retrieved 2 November 2015.

The musical begins in modern day Spindlewood town square, where every year on the last night of winter, as the first day of spring unfolds, the townsfolk gather around a motionless statue of a young woman on a raised plinth. like the house at its centre, it is beautiful, welcoming and very good not only at keeping its secrets but at revealing them in due time.’— Winnipeg Free PressBooks take us to places we’ve never been, they teach us about our world, and they help us to understand human experience.” Themes. Important themes include time, abandoned children, love and loss, family history, and art. I appreciated Morton’s references to time throughout the story. It’s a creative and thoughtful thread that weaves the various storylines together with the title. Morton is the oldest of three sisters. Her family moved several times before settling on Tamborine Mountain where she attended a small country school. She enjoyed reading books from an early age, her favourites being those by Enid Blyton. [5] Why does Birchwood Manor feel so familiar to Elodie? And who is the beautiful woman in the photograph? Will she ever give up her secrets?