Friday, March 20, 2020

A Secret Garden by Katie Fforde

I was in the mood for something light,  so I revisited an author whom I enjoyed in my twenties.  Her stories are very light and end happily!  Most of her protagonists are women who are trying a new venture and who also discover a sweet romance.
Two females are featured in this novel. Young Philly, who is an Irish lass, resides with her grandfather in the Cotswolds in a run-down home and property.  She grows plants and flowers while he bakes cakes.  Together they sell their items at an outside market stand. 
Philly's older friend, Lorna, has been tirelessly reviving a garden of her wealthy, childhood friend, Peter.  When Peter's new girlfriend decides to open up Peter's massive garden to the general public for a fundraiser, Lorna enlists Philly's help. 
As the story unfolds, both women begin romances. 
Not much of the book is devoted to the actual "secret garden", which was a bit disappointing.
Differing worldview- I did not like that both Philly and Lorna participate in premarital sex.  No description is included (which I appreciate), but the reader knows it has happened.  A few swear words are included.
-Borrowed from the library.




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