The Secret Keeper

By: Kate Morton

Narrated by: Kathryn Drysdale

1961. On a sweltering summer’s day, while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm, 16-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house, dreaming of the bright future she can’t wait to seize. But before the idyllic afternoon is over, Laurel will have witnessed a shocking crime that changes everything.

2011. Now a much-loved actress, Laurel finds herself overwhelmed by shades of the past. Haunted by memories and the mystery of what she saw that day, she returns to her family home and begins to piece together a tale of three strangers from vastly different worlds – Dorothy, Vivien and Jimmy – who are thrown together in wartime London and whose lives are fiercely and fatefully entwined.

©2012 Kate Morton (P)2023 Bolinda Publishing

Critic reviews

'A gripping tale of love and betrayal.' (Good Housekeeping)

'Morton is masterful at controlling a story's flow and tension.' (Publishers Weekly)

'Morton has obvious star power.... Her novels are Australia’s most successful exports since Colleen McCullough’s “Thorn Birds” stormed the world in 1977.' (The New York Times Book Review)

Loved!

Loved everything about this book. I was enthralled through the entire book. Could not wait to listen more.

Stellar. Absolutely stellar.

This is more than a book. It is an immersive experience that keeps you listening and your brain turning. Its spectacular plot lasted until the very end and it worth every minute.

Unexpected twists and turns

At first I thought this story was too dark. I decided to stick with it and it just got better and better! Loved the narrator as well as the story!

Slow Start

This book started out very slow in my opinion. In fact, I almost stopped reading it a couple of times. However, once you get about 3/4 in it gets very interesting. At that point, it has surprise twist and turns, so hang in there!

I’m so sad I’m finished

What a wonderful story! I didn’t want it to end! Beautifully written with so many details of history. I could feel every shared moment in the book with all the emotions! Kate Morton‘s books are my absolute favorites! And now I am all caught up with all of her books. Highly recommend ALL of them! I will be checking constantly hoping for a new one to be released!