A review by smalltownbookmom
The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly

3.0

Solid 3.5. There was a lot of characters with interconnected storylines (1907, 1940s and 2021). The different eras of this great Downton Abby esque manner house was really fun to read about. The first female garden designer to the period when the house is taken over for war efforts to the present day when another female landscaper is hired to restore the gardens to their former glory. Lots of heartbreaking tales of loss paired with love found. Women trying to establish their independence in a changing world. Class clashes abound across the generations as well. Overall an entertaining novel but I think I would have enjoyed more focus on fewer characters a bit more.