Homecoming

By: Kate Morton

Narrated by: Claire Foy

A brand-new book from award-winning author Kate Morton, read by powerhouse Emmy award–winning actress Claire Foy. This breathtaking mystery of love, lies and a cold case come back to life is told with Morton's 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 house, a local deliveryman 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.

Many years later and thousands of miles away, Jess is a journalist in search of a story. Having lived and worked in London for nearly two decades, she now finds herself laid off from her full-time job and struggling to make ends meet. Until a phone call out of nowhere summons her back to Sydney, where her beloved grandmother, Nora, has suffered a fall and been raced to the hospital.

At Nora’s house, Jess discovers a true crime book that chronicles the police investigation into a long-buried event: the Turner Family Tragedy of Christmas Eve, 1959. It is only when Jess skims through the pages that she finds a shocking connection between her own family and this once-infamous scandal – a murder mystery that has never been resolved satisfactorily.

2023, Queensland Literary Awards, Short-listed

2024, Indie Book Awards Fiction, Long-listed

2024, Australian Book Design Awards, Short-listed

2024, Australian Book Industry Award General Fiction Book of the Year, Short-listed

2024, The Crime Writers' Association Dagger Awards Gold Dagger, Long-listed

©2023 Kate Morton (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

‘Morton delivers an eerie epic involving a wealthy family’s mysterious deaths in Adelaide Hills ... This is 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)

‘Homecoming is a beautiful saga that reads like Gone with the Wind set in Australia.’ (BuzzFeed)

'Morton’s layered writing leaves surprises for even the keenest of detectives.' (Kirkus Reviews)

Compelling

Suspenseful
Claire Foy was an awesome narrator. I highly recommend this Audible book! Loved it

So Good!

I have read all of Kate Morton's novels and this is among the best. Really enjoyed it.

Australia

I looked at a map to realize the breath of homecoming. From the Great War to south Australia to Sidney, to London and back. The author took me to a place of wonder. How people lived and loved in trying times. An enjoyable read.

Well worth the wait

I bought this the day it was released, I had been waiting for months and it was worth it. I loved it from beginning to end. I had an idea of where it was going but then there were added twists I hadn’t seen. It kept my interest through every page and I loved the feeling of the country how the story unfolded. Thank you Kate Morton. I’m ready for more please!

Beautiful

I love all Kate Morton’s books, but this one is now my favorite. LOVED it!

Another Lovely Gem

I LOVE Kate Morton and this book did not disappoint! It was a beautiful story weaving the now and then in the way that Kate Morton has mastered in her artistry.

My favorite Morton Book

The Clockmaker’s Daughter had been such a disappointment that I had concern goin for this book. However - It did not disappoint - one of her best! Great story telling. Loved the characters. Highly recommend.

Engaging story

This story of family secrets was formulaic to some extent but the plot was nevertheless unique, interesting and engaging. There were many layers to the plot that were unveiled throughout. I enjoyed the writing and narration.

Beautiful story

I love Kate Morton. Her stories weave together the past and present beautifully. She does a wonderful job of developing the characters so that you begin to think of them as real people, and develop genuine feelings about them. She allows you to predict parts of the ending, so that you can’t wait to find out how the story unfolds to get you there, but still manages to surprise you in the end. The story is well-written and the narration is flawless.

absorbing

never disappointed with Morton. Rich vocabulary, descriptive characters. Envelopes one totally,could not put down.