Intense, compelling stuff

OK Magazine

A dramatically dark tale of the joy, pain and all-consuming passion of first love

Cosmopolitan

The author writes with a sturdy, feel-good optimism

- Elizabeth Buchan, Sunday Times

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It is a captivating read: beautifully written and heartrendingly sad

Telegraph

Intense, compelling stuff

OK! Magazine

A dramatically dark tale of the joy, pain and all-consuming passion of first love

COSMOPOLITAN

The author writes with a sturdy, feel-good optimism

- Elizabeth Buchan, SUNDAY TIMES

It is a captivating read: beautifully written and heartrendingly sad

DAILY TELEGRAPH

An utterly moving read, you won't want to put down

ULSTER TATLER

New edition of the Sunday Times bestseller - winner of the RNA Novel of the Year Award

'A captivating read: beautifully written and heartrendingly sad' Telegraph

The Gardens of Delight brochure promises the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful gardens in the Lake Como area of Italy. For Lucy, the chance to go to Italy offers more than just gardens. Lake Como is where her father lives, and the last time she saw him was when she was just a teenager.

Recently married Helen and her wealthy husband have just moved into the Old Rectory. With her husband spending so much time away from home, Helen throws herself into caring for the garden. But Helen needs help - and friends - and so decides to take the plunge and join the local Garden Club.

Conrad isn't the least bit interested in gardening. Widowed for five years, his life revolves around work and humouring Mac, his elderly uncle who lives with him, and who has expressed a desire to go on the Gardens of Delight tour. Reluctantly, Conrad agrees to accompany him. 'Anything for a peaceful life,' he concedes. But a peaceful life is the last thing any of them are in for...

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A gorgeous, heart-warming tale set among the gardens of Italy from the bestselling author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick AN IDEAL HUSBAND
Intense, compelling stuff - OK MAGAZINE

A brilliant read you'll find impossible to put down - BEST on A Sense of Belonging

A poignant story, written with humour and emotion - DAILY MAIL on Act of Faith

A genuinely heartwarming yet unsentimental tale - a perfect recipe for restoring, if only briefly, our damaged trust in humanity - SUNDAY EXPRESS on Precious Time

A skilful writer possessed of great sympathy and humour - GOOD BOOK GUIDE on Gardens of Delight

A great big romantic, emotional and involving read - WOMAN AND HOME on The Real Katie Lavender
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781398718326
Publisert
2024
Utgiver
Orion Publishing Co
Vekt
340 gr
Høyde
196 mm
Bredde
128 mm
Dybde
36 mm
Aldersnivå
00, G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
496

Forfatter

Biografisk notat

Erica James is the number one international bestselling author of twenty-five novels, including the Sunday Times top ten bestsellers Summer at the Lake, Paradise House and Song of the Skylark. She has sold over five million books worldwide and her work has been translated into thirteen languages. Erica won the Romantic Novel of the Year Award for her novel Gardens of Delight, set in beautiful Lake Como, Italy, which has become a second home to her. Her authentic characters are thanks to her fondness for striking up conversation with complete strangers. Chat to Erica online: www.ericajames.co.uk | Facebook: @EricaJamesAuthor | Instagram: @the_ericajames