Die Geheimnisse Der Familie Templeton (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
I read the audiobook version of this novel and couldn't put it down....well, press stop actually. I loved every twist in the tale, loved the character development and the storyline, and the settings all mean something to me! Of all the few places I've been in the world, I'd been to all the ones featured in this book. Most of all, the setting of the Templeton's home is actually my favourite town in my home state! When I heard that, I was so pleased and it made me love the book even more. Five stars for this one and I've been recommending it. I picked up this book not long after visiting Abercrombie House, a beautiful manor house built in the 1870s just outside of Bathurst, NSW. Its been lovingly restored and is open to the public. It also functions as the home of the ever-so-slightly eccentric Morgan family. Its the kind of thing we assume doesn't exist outside of the UK.I tell you this because it became how I pictured Templeton Hall. It just couldn't be avoided! I've watched enough Grand Designs and historical restoration shows to know that unless you have a bottomless pit of money to draw on, don't take on a project like this. It could well end you. You'll see from the beginning of the book that most of these characters are doomed.You probably won't care though. They'll all drive you mental, you'll despise most of them. I couldn't even stand Nina by the end of it with all her meddling that only further ruined peoples lives. But you will be swept away.It is a long story. It seemed to go forever (though I finished it relatively quickly). I felt very involved, which I have come to expect from McInerney. It is very much a McInerney book, though a little darker than some of her others.Highly enjoyable, hence the 5 stars.
What do You think about Die Geheimnisse Der Familie Templeton (2011)?
Good read, well done characters and interesting story. Nothing heavy. I quite enjoyed it.
—sarah
not what i expected and definitely very enjoyable read.
—Orekicchi
Very interesting, great story Absolutely enjoyed it!
—Jenzey123
If you love small town gossip, you'll love this!
—anonymiss
