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A review by natyweiss
The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly
4.0
-ARC provided by publisher in exchange for honest review-
Wonderful historical novel that takes place in three different timelines: the present day, 1907 and 1944.
It tells the story of a magnificent garden and its secrets, from the point of view of different women: Emma, in charge of the restoration of the garden in the present day, Venetia Smith (1907), the original designer of the gardens of Highbury House. Beth, a land girl that delivers the produce to Highbury House that, during the war (1944) is functioning as a Hospital. Stella, the Highbury House cooker who dreams with a life full of travels. Diana, a widow and mistress of the house.
Who would have thought that the history and different types of gardens would be so fascinating! And of course the highly appealing historical background of the novel makes it an amazing reading. The plot and situations in which every one of these women find themselves are fascinating. I love Julia Kelly prose. She masters the use of language in her dialogues and descriptions.
I would highly recommend this book for those readers who loves Historical Fiction. Is a must read!
Wonderful historical novel that takes place in three different timelines: the present day, 1907 and 1944.
It tells the story of a magnificent garden and its secrets, from the point of view of different women: Emma, in charge of the restoration of the garden in the present day, Venetia Smith (1907), the original designer of the gardens of Highbury House. Beth, a land girl that delivers the produce to Highbury House that, during the war (1944) is functioning as a Hospital. Stella, the Highbury House cooker who dreams with a life full of travels. Diana, a widow and mistress of the house.
Who would have thought that the history and different types of gardens would be so fascinating! And of course the highly appealing historical background of the novel makes it an amazing reading. The plot and situations in which every one of these women find themselves are fascinating. I love Julia Kelly prose. She masters the use of language in her dialogues and descriptions.
I would highly recommend this book for those readers who loves Historical Fiction. Is a must read!