Emma can't wait to restore the gardens of Highbury House. They've long been neglected. She's particularly thrilled because they were designed by Venetia Smith at the turn of the century. Venetia Smith moved to American shortly after designing this garden. Emma can't believe her good fortune to work on the gardens of her idol. She loves learning how they changed over the years, especially with World War Two. She's happy when the new owners discover old documents in the attic that detail the plans further. But there are also secrets hidden - with both Venetia's past and the owner's in WII. Can Emma make sense of the past and use the knowledge to create happiness for herself?
My Thoughts: Told in three different time periods with three very different women - this book centers around a garden and the people who loved it. I loved reading in the different time periods - this book was fascinating. It's hard to pick which time period I liked more. All three women struggled with both their personal life and the garden. I loved how the garden connected everything. I really enjoyed watching the secret unfold as we discovered more and more about these women. This was a fascinating read that made me wish I knew more about gardening.
Cover Thoughts: Gorgeous. It drew me to read it.
Library Recommendation: A great book for the collection - and even better for book discussion. Highly Recommended.
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