The House at Riverton by Kate Morton

A sweeping historical mystery of secrets, loyalty, and a grand English estate

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The House at Riverton is the bestselling debut novel by Australian author Kate Morton, first published in 2006 (originally titled The Shifting Fog in Australia). It became an instant international hit and is often compared to Downton Abbey and the gothic style of Daphne du Maurier.

Set at a stately English country house in the years around the First World War, it follows Grace, a young housemaid whose life becomes bound up with the aristocratic family she serves. Decades later, a long-buried tragedy at Riverton comes back to the surface, and Grace is the only one left who knows what really happened.

Why readers love it

• Rich historical setting in early 20th-century England
• A slow-burning mystery with an unforgettable reveal
• Perfect for fans of Downton Abbey and Daphne du Maurier
• A great pick for book clubs