The Victory Garden: A Novel by Rhys Bowen (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Victory Garden by Rhys Bowen From the bestselling author of The Tuscan Child comes a beautiful and heart-rending novel of a womans love and sacrifice during the First World War.As the Great War continues to take its toll, headstrong twenty-one-year-old Emily Bryce is determined to contribute to the war effort. She is convinced by a cheeky and handsome Australian pilot that she can do more, and it is not long before she falls in love with him and accepts his proposal of marriage.When he is sent back to the front, Emily volunteers as a "land girl," tending to the neglected grounds of a large Devonshire estate. Its here that Emily discovers the long-forgotten journals of a medicine woman who devoted her life to her herbal garden. The journals inspire Emily, and in the wake of devastating news, they are her saving grace. Emilys lover has not only died a hero but has left her terrified — and with child. Since no one knows that Emily was never married, she adopts the charade of a war widow.As Emily learns more about the volatile power of healing with herbs, the found journals will bring her to the brink of disaster, but may open a path to her destiny. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Rhys Bowen is the New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty mystery novels, including The Tuscan Child and her World War II novel In Farleigh Field, the winner of the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery Novel and the Agatha Award for Best Historical Novel. Bowens work has won sixteen honors to date, including multiple Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards. Her books have been translated into many languages, and she has fans around the world, including seventeen thousand Facebook followers. A transplanted Brit, Bowen divides her time between California and Arizona. Review "Tragedies strike, yet people grow and pull together in this rewarding romantic historical romp. Lovers of history will better understand the sacrifices in England during the Great War, while romance fans will revel in the engagement and growth of the characters. Another great read from the award-winning author." —Library Journal"Bowen has created subtle depth of theme and character by layering in women from multiple generations…[Her] masterful weaving of these tales builds a nuanced, thematic portrayal of the inherent strengths of women and the male hackles such power can raise." —Historical Novel Society"The Victory Garden is a stunning piece of historical fiction that will grab you from the first page." —San Diego Entertainer"A deftly penned novel by an author with a distinctive flair for originality and an entertaining narrative storytelling style that will hold the readers rapt attention from beginning to end." —Midwest Book Review"A captivating story about a determined young woman who learns that she must fight for the people and things that she cares about in a rapidly changing world." —The Concord Insider Review Quote "Tragedies strike, yet people grow and pull together in this rewarding romantic historical romp. Lovers of history will better understand the sacrifices in England during the Great War, while romance fans will revel in the engagement and growth of the characters. Another great read from the award-winning author." -- Library Journal "Bowen has created subtle depth of theme and character by layering in women from multiple generations...[Her] masterful weaving of these tales builds a nuanced, thematic portrayal of the inherent strengths of women and the male hackles such power can raise." --Historical Novel Society " The Victory Garden is a stunning piece of historical fiction that will grab you from the first page." -- San Diego Entertainer "A deftly penned novel by an author with a distinctive flair for originality and an entertaining narrative storytelling style that will hold the readers rapt attention from beginning to end." --Midwest Book Review "A captivating story about a determined young woman who learns that she must fight for the people and things that she cares about in a rapidly changing world." -- The Concord Insider Details ISBN1542040116 Author Rhys Bowen Pages 368 Publisher Amazon Publishing Year 2019 ISBN-10 1542040116 ISBN-13 9781542040112 Format Paperback Imprint Lake Union Publishing Place of Publication Seattle Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813.6 Language English Publication Date 2019-02-12 UK Release Date 2019-02-12 NZ Release Date 2019-02-12 US Release Date 2019-02-12 Subtitle A Novel Audience General AU Release Date 2019-01-31 Alternative 9781542040129 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:123340891;

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