The Garden of Memories, Amanda James
The Garden of Memories, Amanda James
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The Garden of Memories

Author: Amanda James

Narrator: Elaine Claxton

Unabridged: 11 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2024


Synopsis

People are like flowers. If you give them the right environment in which to grow, they bloom. With nothing but time on her hands, retired nurse Rose Lanyon finds herself drawn to the garden that had once been her husband’s pride and joy. It may have started as a means of honouring her husband’s memory, but her little Cornish garden soon becomes so much more – a place where the lost and lonely can find solace, the forgotten can be remembered, and second chances take bloom. Because, as long as new life is growing, there will always be hope and new memories to make… – Everyone is loving : ‘A beautifully crafted novel that will stay with you…, highly recommended. Very highly’ Anita Waller ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful story about new beginnings, , the healing and energising powers of nature, connecting with others…' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Ato read, be it in your own home or sat outside in your own garden on a sunny day!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A read with no murders or violence and is a complete delight' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A simply lovely book that is ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The descriptions of the flowers, their perfume and colour are so vivid. The characters in this book are a joy. They …extra special' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A real feel-good read that reminds us to cherish memories, embrace new experiences, and … – there’s no other words really' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I can’t write a review to do it justice but read it…' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Funny, poignant, endearing characters, a good spattering of relatable everyday truths, a few unexpected plot twists…' 'It put a spell on me' Sunday Times 'Charming' Katie Fforde, Bestseller ‘A stunning book, full of insight and warmth. I loved it’ Celia Anderson, bestselling author of

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren on June 08, 2024

Rose Lanyon arrives for her last day working as a nurse with dread, she’s been one for forty years, and Rose feels she will lose her identity and purpose, her uniform is her shield and she's stepping into the unknown. Her husband Glen passed away two years ago, they made plans for their retirement t......more

Goodreads review by Sheila on May 30, 2024

I received a free copy of, The Garden of Memories, by Amanda James, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Widow and retired nurse Rose Lanyon decides to honor her late husband with a garden, a garden of memories. Soon friendships are formed and people can relax and be th......more

Goodreads review by Yvonne on March 27, 2024

This is such a wonderful book and one that resonated with me so much. I adore my garden, it is my safe space, a space where I can unwind and relax, sit and listen to the wind, the insects, birds, and bugs, and in the distance I am lucky to hear the sea. I live in the same county where this book is s......more

Goodreads review by Cindy on April 24, 2024

What a lovely uplifting story with beautiful descriptions and delightful characters that I truly cared about! At the core of The Garden of Memories is the power of nature on the human heart. Sitting in a garden of beautiful flowers can be calming and as this story shows, there’s a magic in the green......more

Goodreads review by Ritu on June 24, 2024

Another Amanda James corker! Set in Cornwall, we follow the story of Rose, a retired nurse and widow. She's not sure what she will do with her life; now, she has no work to go to, and some unexpected friendships bubble up, along with her best friend Daisy, bringing meaning back into her life. This was......more