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The Garden of Memories
- Author
- Amanda James
- Narrator
- Elaine Claxton
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 20 June 2024
- Run Time
- 11 hours 4 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Gardening
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
What to expect
People are like flowers. If you give them the right environment in which to grow, they bloom.
'It put a spell on me' Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times Bestseller 'Charming' Katie Fforde, Sunday Times BestsellerWith nothing but time on her hands, retired nurse Rose Lanyon finds herself drawn to the garden that had once been her husband’s pride and joy.
It may have started as a means of honouring her husband’s memory, but her little Cornish garden soon becomes so much more – a place where the lost and lonely can find solace, the forgotten can be remembered, and second chances take bloom. Because, as long as new life is growing, there will always be hope and new memories to make…
📚 You can also read Amanda James’ new book The Midnight Bookshop, out now! 📚
‘A stunning book, full of insight and warmth. I loved it’ Celia Anderson, bestselling author of 59 Memory Lane–
Everyone is loving The Garden of Memories:
‘A beautifully crafted novel that will stay with you…deserves ten massive gold stars, highly recommended. Very highly’ Anita Waller
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful story about new beginnings, the warmth of friendship, the healing and energising powers of nature, connecting with others…one I certainly will never forget!'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delight to read, be it curled up in a cosy corner in your own home or sat outside in your own garden on a sunny day!'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A joyous read with no murders or violence and is a complete delight'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A simply lovely book that is full of heart'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The descriptions of the flowers, their perfume and colour are so vivid I felt I had walked through Rose's garden myself. The characters in this book are a joy. They restore your faith in human nature…extra special'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real feel-good read that reminds us to cherish memories, embrace new experiences, and find joy in the little things…It’s simply wonderful – there’s no other words really'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can’t write a review to do it justice but read it…You will love it'
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, poignant, endearing characters, a good spattering of relatable everyday truths, a few unexpected plot twists…everything a good book should be!'
User Reviews
Book 5.0
Narration 5.0
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5.0 5.0
Fabulous book, so well written, beautiful relationships between the various characters and I was picturing the Cornish scenery and garden all the way through.
I didn’t ever want this book to end.AngieW 2024-06-29
Details
- Author
- Amanda James
- Narrator
- Elaine Claxton
- Duration
- 11 hours 4 minutes
- Release Date
- 20 June 2024
- ISBN
- 9780008694623
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction / Stories about family, Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general, Narrative theme: death, grief, loss, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Gardening
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
People are like flowers. If you give them the right environment in which to grow, they bloom. 'It put a spell on me' Lesley Pearse, Sunday Times Bestseller 'Charming' Katie Fforde, Sunday Times Bestseller With nothing but time on her hands, retired nurse Rose Lanyon finds herself drawn to the garden that had once been her husband’s pride and joy. It may have started as a means of honouring her husband’s memory, but her little Cornish garden soon becomes so much more – a place where the lost and lonely can find solace, the forgotten can be remembered, and second chances take bloom. Because, as long as new life is growing, there will always be hope and new memories to make… 📚 You can also read Amanda James’ new book The Midnight Bookshop, out now! 📚 ‘A stunning book, full of insight and warmth. I loved it’ Celia Anderson, bestselling author of 59 Memory Lane – Everyone is loving The Garden of Memories: ‘A beautifully crafted novel that will stay with you…deserves ten massive gold stars, highly recommended. Very highly’ Anita Waller ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful story about new beginnings, the warmth of friendship, the healing and energising powers of nature, connecting with others…one I certainly will never forget!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A delight to read, be it curled up in a cosy corner in your own home or sat outside in your own garden on a sunny day!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A joyous read with no murders or violence and is a complete delight' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A simply lovely book that is full of heart' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The descriptions of the flowers, their perfume and colour are so vivid I felt I had walked through Rose's garden myself. The characters in this book are a joy. They restore your faith in human nature…extra special' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real feel-good read that reminds us to cherish memories, embrace new experiences, and find joy in the little things…It’s simply wonderful – there’s no other words really' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can’t write a review to do it justice but read it…You will love it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, poignant, endearing characters, a good spattering of relatable everyday truths, a few unexpected plot twists…everything a good book should be!'
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