"The Forgotten Garden" is a captivating novel by Kate Morton that intertwines the stories of three women across different generations. The narrative begins in 1913 with a little girl who is abandoned on a ship bound for Australia. She is discovered by a dockworker, who takes her to an orphanage, and she grows up believing she has no past. The girl, known as Nell, embarks on a journey to uncover her heritage, leading her to a mysterious garden linked to her forgotten history.
The story shifts to the 1970s with a focus on Nell's granddaughter, Cassandra. After Nell's death, Cassandra inherits her grandmother's cottage and the secrets it holds. Driven by a desire to understand her family’s roots, Cassandra delves into the past, grappling with the truths of her lineage and the impact of long-buried secrets on her identity.
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