The Distant Hours

I've read The Distant Hours by Kate Morton which, like her earlier books, has a mystery from the past that may be solved in the present. Edie's mother, Meredith, receives a long lost letter posted by Juniper Blythe 50 years before after a bag of mail is discovered in a former postman's home. Meredith appears shocked by the letter's content but does not immediately share it with Edie. Edie finds herself drawn to the mystery of the letter and visits Juniper's home to discover more unsolved mysteries including the disappearance of a lover and the origin of Edie's favourite book, The Mud Man. All the elements come together at the end as the reader learns the truth. I think this book was too long and not as good as Morton's earlier books. 31/2/5