The Heirloom Garden: A Novel
From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer Cottage
In her inimitable style, Viola Shipman explores the unlikely relationship between two very different women brought together by the pain of war, but bonded by hope, purpose...and flowers.
Iris Maynard lost her husband in World War II, her daughter to illness and, finally, her reason to live. Walled off from the world for decades behind the towering fence surrounding her home, Iris has built a new family...of flowers. Iris propagates her own daylilies and roses while tending to a garden filled with the heirloom starts that keep the memories of her loved ones alive.
When Abby Peterson moves next door with her family--a husband traumatized by his service in the Iraq War and a young daughter searching for stability--Iris is reluctantly yet inevitably drawn into her boisterous neighbor's life, where, united by loss and a love of flowers, she and Abby tentatively unearth their secrets, and help each other discover how much life they have yet to live.
With delightful illustrations and fascinating detail, Viola Shipman's heartwarming story will charm readers while resonating with issues that are so relevant today.
Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's enchanting new novel, FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN--a magical story about the family you're born with, and the one you choose!
Other books by Viola Shipman:
In her inimitable style, Viola Shipman explores the unlikely relationship between two very different women brought together by the pain of war, but bonded by hope, purpose...and flowers.
Iris Maynard lost her husband in World War II, her daughter to illness and, finally, her reason to live. Walled off from the world for decades behind the towering fence surrounding her home, Iris has built a new family...of flowers. Iris propagates her own daylilies and roses while tending to a garden filled with the heirloom starts that keep the memories of her loved ones alive.
When Abby Peterson moves next door with her family--a husband traumatized by his service in the Iraq War and a young daughter searching for stability--Iris is reluctantly yet inevitably drawn into her boisterous neighbor's life, where, united by loss and a love of flowers, she and Abby tentatively unearth their secrets, and help each other discover how much life they have yet to live.
With delightful illustrations and fascinating detail, Viola Shipman's heartwarming story will charm readers while resonating with issues that are so relevant today.
Don't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's enchanting new novel, FAMOUS IN A SMALL TOWN--a magical story about the family you're born with, and the one you choose!
Other books by Viola Shipman:
- The Secret of Snow
- A Wish for Winter
- The Edge of Summer
- The Summer Cottage
- The Clover Girls
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Community Reviews
I took my time reading this book as I know it will be awhile before the next book comes out.
This is my favorite book (so far) by Viola Shipman. I love the story within a story within a story. I love that woman characters are strong woman who stand up for their convictions. I love that the underdog finds ways to preserve. I love flowers. I love that this story brings back wonderful memories for me of special times involving flowers.
I love that this story, like the others, offers hope and shows how kindness wins.
This is my favorite book (so far) by Viola Shipman. I love the story within a story within a story. I love that woman characters are strong woman who stand up for their convictions. I love that the underdog finds ways to preserve. I love flowers. I love that this story brings back wonderful memories for me of special times involving flowers.
I love that this story, like the others, offers hope and shows how kindness wins.
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