When she receives news that her beloved grandmother, Nell, has passed away, Cassandra returns to the family home in Cornwall to attend the funeral and to sort out Nell’s affairs.Īs Cassandra begins to sift through Nell’s belongings, she discovers a photograph of a young woman who bears a striking resemblance to her. She is a successful London-based actress who is trying to rebuild her life after a personal tragedy. As they adjust to their new life, they soon discover that their grandmother is not quite what she seems, and that there are many secrets hidden in the grand old house.įast forward to 2011, and we meet our protagonist, Cassandra. Thirteen-year-old siblings, Robbie and Alice, are sent to live with their grandmother, Olivia, in the country estate of Astbury House. The story begins in 1941, with the evacuation of London during World War II. Kate Morton’s novel “Homecoming” is a sweeping family saga that spans multiple generations, weaving together a tale of love, loss, and the secrets that bind us together.
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