The Art of Arranging Flowers, Lynne Branard
The Art of Arranging Flowers, Lynne Branard
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The Art of Arranging Flowers

Author: Lynne Branard

Narrator: Xe Sands

Unabridged: 8 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/10/2015

Categories: Fiction, Women


Synopsis

A moving and eloquent novel about love, grief, renewal—and the powerful language of flowers.

Ruby Jewell knows flowers. In her twenty years as a florist she has stood behind the counter at the Flower Shoppe with her faithful dog, Clementine, resting at her feet. A customer can walk in, and with just a glance or a few words, Ruby can throw together the perfect arrangement for any occasion.

Whether intended to rekindle a romance, mark a celebration, offer sympathy, or heal a broken heart, her expressive floral designs mark the moments and milestones in the lives of her neighbors. It’s as though she knows just what they want to say, just what they need.

Yet Ruby’s own heart’s desires have gone ignored since the death of her beloved sister. It will take an invitation from a man who’s flown to the moon, the arrival of a unique little boy, and concern from a charming veterinarian to reawaken her wounded spirit. Any life can be derailed, but the healing power of community can put it right again.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karen on June 24, 2024

Catching up… The other day I was reading a review of one of my Goodreads friend, that I can’t recall the title, and I remember her lamenting, ‘why do they always have to have the woman in a career as a florist?’ She wondered why the authors couldn’t be more creative. I had to smile because at the tim......more

Goodreads review by Dale on April 04, 2021

Once a lawyer , Ruby Jewell ditched that life and bought a flower shop. As a florist, she not only knows about flowers but has become something of a trusted expert at choosing the right flowers for any person or occasion. Though she is helpful and in tune with the relationships of others, she is lac......more

Goodreads review by Jules The Book Junkie Reviews on February 23, 2020

This is a beautiful story set in a small town in Washington state. Ruby is a florist who takes care of everyone's needs but her own. I was hooked on this book from the start. The descriptions of the flowers and their healing attributes were poetic. The story unfolds as beautifully as a flower opens......more

Goodreads review by Maurynne on July 20, 2016

There are writers who tell a great story, and writers who put together wonderful sentences. There are my favorite writers, who do both. Lynne Branard is now on my favorite author list. With the literary talent of Alice Hoffman, the sweetness and humor of Sarah Addison Allen, and the wholesome storyt......more

Goodreads review by Susan on May 23, 2014

The Art of Arranging Flowers is a lilting, lyrical love story, although it doesn't feel like a love story at first. Ruby Jewell owns a flower shop in a small town and is a magician at knowing what her clients need (almost all repeat customers) and designs her arrangements with serious intent, adding......more