Book Synopsis:
Nightingale House, 1919. Liddy Horner discovers her husband, the world-famous artist Sir Edward Horner, burning his best-known painting The Garden of Lost and Found days before his sudden death.
Nightingale House was the Horner family’s beloved home – a gem of design created to inspire happiness – and it was here Ned painted TheGarden of Lost and Found, capturing his children on a perfect day, playing in the rambling Eden he and Liddy made for them.
One magical moment. Before it all came tumbling down…
When Ned and Liddy’s great-granddaughter Juliet is sent the key to Nightingale House, she opens the door onto a forgotten world. The house holds its mysteries close but she is in search of answers. For who would choose to destroy what they love most? Whether Ned’s masterpiece – or, in Juliet’s case, her own children’s happiness.
Something shattered this corner of paradise. But what?
The Garden Of Lost And Found is published in ebook and hardback on the 18th April 2019. Pre-order your copy using the link below.
My Review:
I’m a huge fan of Harriet’s books so was super excited to get invited onto the blog tour for her latest book The Garden Of Lost And Found. The synopsis of this book instantly appealed to me as I’ve always loved dual timeline mysteries set in old houses.
The story is told from the point of view of both Libby, the wife of a famous Victorian painter and her great granddaughter Juliet who goes to stay at the house after her marriage breaks down. I liked both of these characters and was soon completely absorbed in their lives. There was a lot of interesting information about the art world and art history which I didn’t know much about before so I found fascinating.
The mystery surrounding her great grandfather is slowly revealed and I really enjoyed trying to solve the mystery with Juliet. The story is quite a gripping one with lots of surprising twists and plenty of intrigue that keeps the reader firmly absorbed in the story. Even if it is a fairly long book I read this quickly as I wanted to see how everything would work out.
The author really knows how to create some fabulous characters that are always interesting to read about. In this book there are some great smaller character that I loved to hate which helped increase my enjoyment of the book. From the evil nurse to the spineless, weak father there is lots to keep the reader thoroughly entertained.
Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Headline for my copy of this book. If you like compelling dual timeline mysteries then you’ll love this book!
About The Author:
I have written ten books and am currently working on my 11th. This is really scary as it means I must be a proper author now and I have to pinch myself often as I feel so lucky to be doing this.
I live in London with my partner and our two daughters. I love books. We all love books in fact. My favourite authors are Elizabeth Jane Howard, Rosamunde Pilcher, Dorothy Whipple, Nancy Mitford and of course Georgette Heyer. OF COURSE. His favourite books are non-fiction ones about the Second World War and obscure medicine, Ursula Le Guin, Richard Feynmann, Brian Aldiss. The 6 year old likes Tom Gates, Clarice Bean, Katie Morag, and Daisy and the Trouble with… The one-nearly-two year old likes Each Peach Pear Plum, Alfie, Mog, and Maisie, and also lying down on the floor screaming if you hand her a spoon the wrong way or if her cup isn’t blue, etc.
The books I love are ones that take you into a different world and wholly absorb you, about families and secrets and magical places. I write the books I want to read, that’s the most important thing of all. I LOVED writing The Wildflowers as it is mostly set in Dorset by the sea, one of my favourite places in the world. I really hope you enjoy it if you get the chance to read it. If you’d like to get in touch I’d love to hear from you. Please visit my website: http://www.harriet-evans.com/
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Thanks for the blog tour support Jo x
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