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Kayte Nunn

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Kayte is the author of seven novels, including the international bestsellers The Botanist's Daughter, The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant, The Silk House and The Last Reunion.

The Botanist's Daughter was awarded the 2020 Winston Graham Historical Fiction Prize, and was selected as the National English Honour Society's Common Reader for 2023/4..

Her books have been described as, 'sensitive, atmospheric and often heartbreaking' (Who Weekly), offering 'compelling storytelling' (Australian Women's Weekly), and 'deliciously immersive' (The Daily Telegraph).

Kayte's novels are available worldwide in English, and have been translated into ten languages.

Born in Singapore, raised in the US and the UK, she now lives in Northern NSW, Australia.
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	The Botanist's Daughter 3.89 avg rating — 9,956 ratings — published 2018 — 27 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Forgotten Letters of Esther Durrant 3.93 avg rating — 6,258 ratings — published 2019 — 26 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Silk House 3.84 avg rating — 4,075 ratings — published 2020 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Last Reunion 4.10 avg rating — 2,099 ratings — published 2021 — 11 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Only Child 3.92 avg rating — 1,883 ratings — published 2022 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Yacht 3.17 avg rating — 1,783 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Rose's Vintage (Shingle Valley, #1) 4.01 avg rating — 686 ratings — published 2016 — 8 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Palazzo 3.55 avg rating — 618 ratings — published 2025 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Angel's Share (Shingle Valley, #2) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 475 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kayte Nunn 4 Books Collection Set it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Kayte Nunn answered Rosemarye Ryan's question: Are you going to write another book based in the Shingle Valley? I have absolutely loved both Roses Vintage and Angels Share and would love another. I love all your books and eagerly await new releases. Thank you. Oh thank you Rosemarye, unfortunately I think it is unlikely that I will. So pleased to hear that you loved those two and the setting - they are close to my heart! I do have a new book coming out in May this year, in the UK and Australia, which is set See Full Answer
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“I have found that it is not until you properly look at things with the care of a botanist, or an artist, that you really see their true nature.”
― Kayte Nunn, The Botanist's Daughter

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“She sniffed its dusty perfume, noting the flower’s colour: it was what she imagined bittersweet would look like, if indeed an emotion could have a colour.”
― Kayte Nunn, The Botanist's Daughter

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“I love you as the plant that never blooms
but carries in itself the light of hidden flowers.
-Sonnet XVII, Pablo Neruda”
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Art Hour at the Duchess Hotel by Sophie Green

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The Ghost of Briar Rose by Anna Romer

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Dressing the Dearloves by Kelly Doust

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