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I finally finished reading Sepulchre yesterday morning, I was determined that I was going to get all the way through it. I found the second half easier to read than the first though the ending was a bit of a disappointment and left me with the feeling of "was that it"

Michelle

Thank you Mary-Jane Sue

Have at last finished "The Forgotten Garden" - and have really enjoyed this book. I found all 3 of the main female characters interesting and thought the book very well written. Shall look out for some more by her. It was interesting to compare the places and lifestyles of the 3 generations - all so different.

Goody! Thanks Gill. That's put me out of half my misery lol

I can't think who the other one might have been. I wonder if it was one of the main characters or just a little cameo role

Ok, gill has got Labrynth but not read it, she has flicked through and found Audric Baillard, so he is one character, but who was the other I wonder?

Me too!

Ah, right. wish i still had Labrynth to check it out.

Ann....it was Meredith who assumed the book must have been written by his ancestor. It was my own take on it that it was actually Audric himself. As Tess says it seemed to hint at him living for years but not actually say so

I can't find Labrynth either, think i must have lent it to my daughter.

Ann
Glos

I thought that the book hinted that he had lived for hundreds of years. Didn't quite state it though.

I can't remember who I gave Labyrinth to...think it might have been Mum. I might have to take it on holiday to read again!

I thought the book was by his ancestor. will have to look though the book again now!!!

I've had a look. I did think while I was reading Sepulchre that the name Audric Baillard rang a bell, and I did think that there seemed to be more about his character than I was understanding....like he was very worldy wise and a bit mysterious. I actually wasn't convinced that he did die (did it say so?) or that the book Meredith was reading was by his ancestor. I actually thought it was by him and that he actully lived for hundreds of years....as daft as that sounds.

Whether he is a character from Labyrinth, I can't remember. And I certainly can't think who the other one could have been

Hi Ann

I didn't actually read the reading group notes this time. Will go and have alook

Review from Gill

Sepulchre review



I enjoyed every bit of this book, the investigations, the Tarot and the genealogy side of it.

Each chapter written with just enough story to keep you going through each of the two time spans, both women in the main character parts having the same keen interest in snooping. I particularly liked the blend of old times and modern times buildings being used with very little change to the structure or décor.

I cried with the sadness and death, but I couldn’t wait for that murdering creep to get his just deserts, and all the mysteries around Debussey. I would recommend this book to everyone, in fact I went to the charity shop and managed to get a copy of the authors 1st book Labyrinth, can’t wait to start that one.

Must be more reviews surely.

Ann

Reading through the other reviews now, strange that we aren't all in complete agreement over the books, although most of us so far liked them. Thank you for the reviews.

Ann
Glos

Review Sepulchre by Kate Moss

Wow! What a book. I must admit that when I saw it, it was a bit daunting because of its size. But having read and enjoyed Labrynth I was sure it would be a good read, and I was not disappointed.
We were given, murder, the Occult – Tarot, I learnt a lot in that chapter, ghosts, genealogy - intrigue, mathematics, - who else looked up FIBONACCI on the net? Then also music with a bit about Debussy and romance.
Another book where we shift between time scales, this time two, 1891 and 2007 I think she does this better than Kate Morton, it was easier to see the connection between the two scenarios than it was in The Forgotten Garden.
I found Sepulchre very hard to put down, I was thoroughly engrossed in it and (always the mark of a good book) was really sad to finish it, while also wanting to know the end of the story. Really enjoyed it and hope she writes another one.
What a lot of research must have gone into this one though.
Did anyone read the notes for reading groups at the end. I have to admit to not spotting the two characters who were in Labrynth and still can’t think who they were. Anyone who read Labrynth with us who can enlighten me?

Review the Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton.
She certainly tells a good tale. However, I did find the three time shifts between 1913, 1975 and 2005 made it a bit difficult to get into at first. The story didn’t seem to flow well, seemed a little disjointed. With the three eras there were of course also three sets of characters to adjust to which made it even more complicated.
It was a good story though interwoven with fairy stories and I may well read it again at some stage. I have to admit that I did guess who was Nell’s mother quite early on. A worthy successor to The House at Riverton and I did enjoy it.
Of the two though I think I preferred the House at Riverton.

I am thinking hard about these, as I read them both within a week and have read several other books since!

Sepulchre

I really got into this book straight away and loved it. Couldn't put it down!I have an interest in Tarot myself, so really enjoyed this aspect. I loved both of the stories within the Novel and have now bought the Labyrinth to read too.

The Forgotten Garden

Again, another book I couldn't put down. Got a bit confused sometimes, mixing up Cassandra and Nell, but soon realised! Loved the book. It was truly a lovely story and I was so glad Cassandra found out the truth in the end. Felt sad, however, that Nell never got to return to her cottage. I think Kate Morton is a great author.

AL