The Heirloom Garden
The Heirloom Garden by Viola Shipman, published by Graydon House in 2020, is an original edition comprising 448 pages. This novel explores the relationship between two women, Iris Maynard and Abby Peterson, who are brought together by the challenges of war and the healing power of flowers. Iris, having faced profound losses during World War II, has retreated into her garden, cultivating heirloom plants that serve as a connection to her past. When Abby moves in next door with her own family struggles, their lives intertwine, leading them to confront their shared grief and rediscover hope.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of family life, resilience, and the impact of historical events on personal relationships. The story highlights the bond formed between Iris and Abby as they navigate their respective traumas, united by their love for gardening. With its focus on the emotional landscapes shaped by war and the healing potential of nature, The Heirloom Garden offers a poignant exploration of life, loss, and the enduring connections that can blossom even in difficult times.
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From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer Cottage
In her inimitable style, Viola Shipman explores the unlikely relationship between two very different women brought together by the pain of war, but bonded by hope, purpose…and flowers.
Iris Maynard lost her husband in World War II, her daughter to illness and, finally, her reason to live. Walled off from the world for decades behind the towering fence surrounding her home, Iris has built a new family…of flowers. Iris propagates her own daylilies and roses while tending to a garden filled with the heirloom starts that keep the memories of her loved ones alive.
When Abby Peterson moves next door with her family–a husband traumatized by his service in the Iraq War and a young daughter searching for stability–Iris is reluctantly yet inevitably drawn into her boisterous neighbor’s life, where, united by loss and a love of flowers, she and Abby tentatively unearth their secrets, and help each other discover how much life they have yet to live.
With delightful illustrations and fascinating detail, Viola Shipman’s heartwarming story will charm readers while resonating with issues that are so relevant today.
Don’t miss bestselling author Viola Shipman’s charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE–where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home…and Christmas!
Other books by Viola Shipman:
- Famous in a Small Town
- The Secret of Snow
- A Wish for Winter
- The Edge of Summer
- The Summer Cottage
- The Clover Girls
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