In the Shadow Garden, Liz Parker
In the Shadow Garden, Liz Parker
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In the Shadow Garden

Author: Liz Parker

Narrator: Jeremy Carlisle Parker, Xe Sands, Patrick Zeller, Christian Drerup, Nancy Linari

Unabridged: 9 hr 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 09/13/2022


Synopsis

The richly atmospheric and luminous debut about three generations of women whose magic is as much a part of life as love, death, and the rich, dark earth beneath their feet--perfect for fans of Practical Magic and Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe. 

There’s something magical about Yarrow, Kentucky. The three empathic witches of the Haywood family are known for their shadow garden—from strawberries that taste like chocolate to cherry tomatoes imbued with the flavors of basil and oregano. Their magic can cure any heartache, and the fruits of their garden bring a special quality to the local bourbon distillery. On one day every year, a shot of Bonner bourbon will make your worst memory disappear. But the Haywoods will never forget the Bonners’ bitter betrayal.

Twenty years ago, the town gave up more than one memory; they forgot an entire summer. One person died. One person disappeared. And no one has any recollection of either.

As events from that fateful summer start to come to light, there must be a reckoning between the rival Haywood and Bonner families. But untangling the deep roots of this town’s terrible secrets will expose more than they could ever imagine about love, treachery, and the true nature of their power.

About Liz Parker

Liz Parker is a literary agent at Verve Talent & Literary. She has written for the New York Times’s Modern Love column, and she lives in Los Angeles with her wife, Sarah, and their two dogs.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Madison on September 12, 2022

In the Shadow Garden by Liz Parker Women’s paranormal fiction. Yarrow, KY has a famous bourbon. That bourbon is made from very special black corn from the magical gardens of the Haywood family. Does drinking bourbon really take away your drinking memories? Something happened that summer 20 years ago......more

Goodreads review by Maeghan 🦋 HIATUS on & off on August 08, 2024

Really interesting concept. In this village, one family can heal your sorrows and the other family can make you forget about it. While I did find this interesting, I had issues with the pacing, the characters and to be fair - my personal convictions. I just strongly believe that the life experiences......more

Goodreads review by Carrie on August 26, 2022

Review coming soon.......more

Goodreads review by Louise on August 29, 2022

I love books that are themed around modern-day witches and magic realism in general, and this book sure fits the bill! We’ve got a family of women (the Haywoods) who can help someone heal by taking their bad feelings and transferring them to a magical garden (the shadow garden of the title). We’ve a......more

Goodreads review by Brithanie on September 19, 2022

While I would never give up my worst memory, because it's part of the reason I am who I am today- I would gladly give up the memory of this book (just so I could read it for the first time again). ♥️ I'm a sucker for a multigenerational story. Add to that, a touch of magic, romance, and mystery- and......more


Quotes

“The perfect blend of magic and mystery.”—Rory Power, New York Times bestselling author

“This beautiful, remarkable book drew me in deep with its rich, soulful atmosphere and intriguing story. Imbued with a fascinating, wonderfully unique magic, and with relationships that feel really authentic, it is at once dreamlike and genuine. In the Shadow Garden is a powerful debut and a true gift for anyone who loves a mix of witchiness, mystery, and romance.”—India Holton, author of The League of Gentlewomen Witches

"In the Shadow Garden is an enchanting tale of witchery and wonder, of herbs and whisky, and especially of the persuasive magic of memory. A delightful debut!"—Louisa Morgan, author of A Secret History of Witches

“A careful examination of grief, healing, and the necessity of sorrow, In the Shadow Garden takes root in you from page one.”—Hannah Whitten, New York Times bestselling author of For the Wolf