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The Last Garden in England
by Julia Kelly
I love books that pair historical fiction with a contemporary perspective. So the second I started reading this book, I knew I would love it. In 2021, Emma works to restore the gardens at Highbury House to their former glory. Venetia Smith planned and built the gardens in 1907. And the house served as a requisitioned military hospital in 1944 when Beth was a nearby Land Girl, Stella was the cook of Highbury House, and Diana Symonds was its owner. The story tells all three timelines.
The gardens sound gorgeous with many rooms flowing from the house. I similarly loved the description of digging in the soil and the joy it brings. As a budding gardener, I treasured so many of the descriptions in this book. But the book was truly focused on the women's lives and finding their place.
I found that I couldn't put the book down. I was entirely wrapped up in each woman's story, and I dearly wanted to know what would happen to them, and to the garden that twined them together. The three timelines wove together so well.
I recommend this book for those who enjoy multiple perspectives, historical fiction, or learning about historical homes and gardens. It's out today!
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the ARC.
The gardens sound gorgeous with many rooms flowing from the house. I similarly loved the description of digging in the soil and the joy it brings. As a budding gardener, I treasured so many of the descriptions in this book. But the book was truly focused on the women's lives and finding their place.
I found that I couldn't put the book down. I was entirely wrapped up in each woman's story, and I dearly wanted to know what would happen to them, and to the garden that twined them together. The three timelines wove together so well.
I recommend this book for those who enjoy multiple perspectives, historical fiction, or learning about historical homes and gardens. It's out today!
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the ARC.