Book Review: "The Restoration Garden" by Sara Blaydes — A Dual-Timeline Historical Fiction Novel
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Jun 24 Written By Natalie
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A personal book review/blog post about Sara Blaydes' dual-timeline historical fiction novel "The Restoration Garden," selected through Amazon First Reads. The story follows landscape architect Julia Esdaile who is hired to restore the overgrown grounds of Havenworth Manor for its 92-year-old owner Margaret Clarke, who is driven by a promise made long ago. The reviewer was drawn to the book due to their love of gardening and flowers.
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bskyBook Review: "The Restoration Garden" by Sara Blaydes — A Dual-Timeline Historical Fiction Novelabookandadog.comKey quotes
· 4 pulledI love gardening, especially growing flowers, so the book title immediately caught my attention.
The book cover is absolutely gorgeous too.
landscape architect Julia Esdaile is hired to restore the overgrown, neglected grounds of Havenworth Manor to their former splendor
a task commissioned by the estate's enigmatic 92-year-old owner, Margaret Clarke, who is driven by a promise made long ago and a vow to keep it before she dies
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