The Lost Garden

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Italy, 1942.Moonlight pools around my feet as I cross the silent garden, and my heart stops when I see a familiar figure, crumpled on the flagstone floor of the greenhouse. Dropping to my knees, I gather him into my arms, tears filling my eyes. ‘Olivio! What have they done to you?!’

When flamed-haired Tina stumbles upon a secret, overgrown space within in the sprawling grounds of the castle where she has lived her whole life, she knows she’s found her mother’s lost garden. Defying her strict father, who has forbidden her to even speak of the woman who died giving birth to her, Tina vows to bring it back to life with the help of Olivio, a shy, handsome young man from the village.

But as war clouds looming on the horizon and enemy planes in the sky, Tina is horrified to learn that father supports the Nazis. She promises to help Olivio and his friends in the Italian Resistance in any way she can. And when she finds her mother’s long-lost leather-bound journal tucked away in the castle library, she begins to realise that the garden – with its hidden passages and life-giving herbs – could make it a vital place of healing and safety…

Then Tina discovers a man seeking shelter in the garden one night, injured and in terrible pain. She hurries to help, and her heart is gripped with fear when she sees it’s Olivio. Tina knows the risks – helping him could cost her everything. But still she vows to fight – for his life, for their future together, and for freedom.

With more than one life depending on her and danger at every turn, can Tina save the man she loves and keep the secrets of the lost garden safe?

An absolutely breathtaking and stunning historical novel about the incredible risks people took in wartime, family secrets, loss and love. Perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore.

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