Halfway Impressions: The House At Riverton

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This is a harder discussion to write than any of my previous "halfway impressions". First I want to remark on how fast I've gotten through this book. I am on page 254 of 468 and that is hard for me to believe. Secondly, I'll try to make this as quick as possible. I really like the way Kate Morton has written the character of Grace. I also enjoy the tidbits of knowledge you get along the way. It wasn't until 30 or so pages ago that I learned about Grace's husband and what he meant to her. You gradually learn about her grandson as well, though her daughter is probably one of the first of her family you learn of. That is, besides her mother, but she recalls her in her memories. The book is split between two different time periods. Grace's past as a servant and her present life living in a nursing facility. I am sure that I (as the reader) will be devastated towards the end as I know that the author will kill Gracie off. Right now I am eager to learn of the fate of her employers. We know that there is a tragedy, and we know what the tragedy is, we just do not know how or why it came about. Have you read anything by Kate Morton ? An old friend of mine messaged me, she'd seen that I was reading this book and said she had a book by the same author. I may have to pick up more of Kate Morton's books in the future. What are you reading?