The Dandelion Years
The Dandelion Years by Erica James, published by Orion Publishing Group, Limited on December 23, 2014, is a work of fiction that unfolds in the picturesque Suffolk village of Melbury Green. The story centers around Saskia, who as a child was captivated by Ashcombe, a charming pink cottage with a magical garden that served as her refuge from childhood tragedy. Now an adult and a book restorer, Saskia spends her days caring for damaged books, allowing her imagination to wander into the lives of their previous owners.
As she delves into her work, Saskia stumbles upon a hidden notebook within an old Bible, igniting her curiosity about the story it conceals. This discovery leads her into a poignant narrative of wartime love, intertwining her present with the past. The novel explores themes of memory and connection, inviting readers to reflect on the impact of history on personal lives. With 384 pages, this edition offers a rich reading experience in English, drawing readers into a world where the past and present collide.
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Ashcombe was the most beautiful house Saskia had ever seen as a little girl. A rambling pink cottage on the edge of the Suffolk village of Melbury Green, its enchanting garden provided a fairy-tale playground of seclusion, a perfect sanctuary to hide from the tragedy which shattered her childhood.
Now an adult, Saskia is still living at Ashcombe and as a book restorer devotes her days tending to the broken, battered books that find their way to her, daydreaming about the people who had once turned their pages. When she discovers a notebook carefully concealed in an old Bible – and realising someone has gone to a great deal of trouble to hide a story of their own – Saskia finds herself drawn into a heart-rending tale of wartime love…
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