61 pages 2 hours read

Julia Kelly

The Last Garden in England

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2021

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The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly interweaves the lives of three women across different time periods connected by a historic garden. Set in 1907, 1944, and the present day, the novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience as each woman experiences personal and historical challenges linked to the garden's legacy.

Reviews & Readership

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The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly is a captivating historical novel that intertwines the stories of three generations of women connected by a garden. Positive reviews praise its lush descriptions and rich character development, while some criticism highlights a predictable plot. Overall, it's a well-crafted tale celebrating love, loss, and resilience across time.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Last Garden in England?

A reader who enjoys The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly likely appreciates historical fiction with interwoven timelines, intricate character development, and themes of love and loss. Fans of Kate Morton's The Forgotten Garden and Kristin Hannah's The Nightingale may find this novel captivating.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Topics

Military / War

History: World

Genre

Historical Fiction

Romance

British Literature

Period

WWII / World War II

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Memory

Identity: Gender

Society: War