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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Publication date
June 1, 2006
Binding
CD/Spoken Word
Edition
Abridged
Book category
Adult Fiction
ISBN-13
9780743555173
ISBN-10
0743555171
Dimensions
1 by 5 by 6.25 in.
Weight
0.35 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$14.95
Other format details
audio
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A defense attorney and single father with two children, widower John O'Rourke finds himself drawn to Kate Harris, a young woman searching for the truth behind a haunting family mystery, but his defense of a criminal whose crimes have rocked the state could tear apart their growing relationship, his family, and the community. Book available.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: One of Americaâs most mesmerizing storytellers, Luanne Rice enthralls readers with her moving tales of ordinary people in crisis--and how they are transformed by the enduring power of love and family. Now the author of Safe Harbor, True Blue, and other New York Times bestsellers presents the gripping story of a man fighting for his family, a woman searching for her sister--and the promise of a new life where both least expected it...
The Secret Hour
Beneath his careful and controlled demeanor, attorney John OâRourke is a man whose life is in turmoil. Since the death of his wife, he has been juggling the rigors of a controversial capital murder case and the demands of raising two children. Eleven-year-old Maggieâs crooked bangs and rumpled clothes eloquently reproach Johnâs earnest but haphazard attempts at mothering. Teddy, Johnâs stalwart fourteen-year-old, has quietly assumed responsibilities far too weighty for his young shoulders, as he longs for the way things used to be and tries to ignore the hostility that has swirled around his family since his father took on the defense of a killer whose crimes have rocked Connecticut.
A brick through the window one autumn morning signals a dangerous new level of hatred. But a quieter event also takes place that day. A woman arrives on the OâRourke doorstep to find a household on the brink of chaos but brimming with love--and, she hopes, answers. Kate Harris is searching for the key to her own mystery. Six months ago her younger sister fled far from their beloved home following a devastating confrontation. After mailing a single postcard from the New England shore, Willa Harris vanished. With only a postmark to go on, Kate takes a leave of absence from her job as a marine biologist to come to the seaside Willa adored--and discovers the one man who may be able to help her.
Compelling and evocative, at once suspenseful, heartbreaking, and triumphant, The Secret Hour is an unforgettable novel that explores the power of sisterly love, the gift of second chances--and the way magic can sometimes be the most real thing in the whole world.
From the Hardcover edition.
The Secret Hour
Beneath his careful and controlled demeanor, attorney John OâRourke is a man whose life is in turmoil. Since the death of his wife, he has been juggling the rigors of a controversial capital murder case and the demands of raising two children. Eleven-year-old Maggieâs crooked bangs and rumpled clothes eloquently reproach Johnâs earnest but haphazard attempts at mothering. Teddy, Johnâs stalwart fourteen-year-old, has quietly assumed responsibilities far too weighty for his young shoulders, as he longs for the way things used to be and tries to ignore the hostility that has swirled around his family since his father took on the defense of a killer whose crimes have rocked Connecticut.
A brick through the window one autumn morning signals a dangerous new level of hatred. But a quieter event also takes place that day. A woman arrives on the OâRourke doorstep to find a household on the brink of chaos but brimming with love--and, she hopes, answers. Kate Harris is searching for the key to her own mystery. Six months ago her younger sister fled far from their beloved home following a devastating confrontation. After mailing a single postcard from the New England shore, Willa Harris vanished. With only a postmark to go on, Kate takes a leave of absence from her job as a marine biologist to come to the seaside Willa adored--and discovers the one man who may be able to help her.
Compelling and evocative, at once suspenseful, heartbreaking, and triumphant, The Secret Hour is an unforgettable novel that explores the power of sisterly love, the gift of second chances--and the way magic can sometimes be the most real thing in the whole world.
From the Hardcover edition.
Editions
Hardcover
Large print edition from Chivers (June 1, 2003)
9780754019602 | details & prices | 507 pages | List price $55.01
About: Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in turmoil.
About: Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in turmoil.
Large print edition from Thorndike Pr (June 1, 2003)
9780786253715 | details & prices | 482 pages | 6.25 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.75 lbs | List price $31.95
About: A New York Times Bestseller Beneath his careful and controlled demeanor, attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in turmoil.
About: A New York Times Bestseller Beneath his careful and controlled demeanor, attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in turmoil.
from Bantam Dell Pub Group (February 1, 2003)
9780553802245 | details & prices | 335 pages | 6.50 × 9.50 × 1.25 in. | 1.30 lbs | List price $22.95
About: John O'Rourke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
About: John O'Rourke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
Paperback
Reprint edition from Bantam Books (February 1, 2004)
9780553584011 | details & prices | 395 pages | 4.00 × 7.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.46 lbs | List price $7.99
About: John O'Rourke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
About: John O'Rourke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
New edition from Gardners Books (January 29, 2004)
9780749934286 | details & prices | 352 pages | List price $10.50
About: John O'Rourke is a brilliant defence attorney caring for his two children after the tragic death of his wife.
About: John O'Rourke is a brilliant defence attorney caring for his two children after the tragic death of his wife.
Large print edition from Chivers (June 1, 2003)
9780754093145 | details & prices | 507 pages | List price $22.01
About: New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice has touched the hearts and lives of listeners everywhere with powerful tales of love and loss.
About: New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice has touched the hearts and lives of listeners everywhere with powerful tales of love and loss.
CD/Spoken Word
With Christina Traister (other contributor) |
Mp3 una edition from Brilliance Audio (August 25, 2015)
9781501290527 | details & prices | 5.25 × 6.75 × 0.50 in. | List price $9.99
About: New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice has touched the hearts and lives of listeners everywhere with powerful tales of love and loss.
About: New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice has touched the hearts and lives of listeners everywhere with powerful tales of love and loss.
With Christina Traister (other contributor) |
Mp3 una edition from Brilliance Audio (April 1, 2013)
9781455864782 | details & prices | 5.50 × 7.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.18 lbs | List price $14.99
About: Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John OâRourke is a man in turmoil.
About: Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John OâRourke is a man in turmoil.
With Christina Traister (other contributor) |
Unabridged edition from Brilliance Audio (April 1, 2013)
9781455864768 | details & prices | 6.50 × 5.50 × 1.25 in. | 0.55 lbs | List price $14.99
About: Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John OâRourke is a man in turmoil.
About: Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John OâRourke is a man in turmoil.
The price comparison is for this edition
With Linda Emond (other contributor) |
Abridged edition from Simon & Schuster (June 1, 2006)
9780743555173 | details & prices | 5.00 × 6.25 × 1.00 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $14.95
About: John O'Rouke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
About: John O'Rouke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
With Barrett Whitener (other contributor) |
Abridged edition from Chivers Sound Library (February 1, 2003)
9780792728252 | details & prices | List price $94.95
About: A New York Times Bestseller Beneath his careful and controlled demeanor, attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in turmoil.
About: A New York Times Bestseller Beneath his careful and controlled demeanor, attorney John O'Rourke is a man whose life is in turmoil.
With Linda Emond (other contributor) |
Abridged edition from Simon & Schuster (February 1, 2003)
9780743523264 | details & prices | 5.25 × 5.75 × 1.00 in. | 0.50 lbs | List price $30.00
About: John O'Rouke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
About: John O'Rouke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
Cassette/Spoken Word
With Barrett Whitener (other contributor) |
Abridged edition from Chivers Sound Library (February 1, 2003)
9780792728245 | details & prices | List price $69.95
About: Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John OâRourke is a man in turmoil.
About: Beneath his controlled demeanor, attorney John OâRourke is a man in turmoil.
With Linda Edmond (other contributor) |
Abridged edition from Simon & Schuster (February 1, 2003)
9780743523257 | details & prices | 4.25 × 7.00 × 1.00 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $26.00
About: John O'Rouke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
About: John O'Rouke, a widowed father of two children, finds himself fighting for the family he loves and a new chance at happiness with the wonderful Kate as complications arise from his defense of a serial killer.
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