GARDEN of STARS
The Alentejo, Portugal 1934
I am Inês Bretão and I am 18 years old. Now that I am finally an adult and soon to be married, I feel like my real life is about to begin. I have decided to document everything that happens to me, for my children and my grandchildren…
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As Sarah Lacey reads the scrawled handwriting in her great-aunt's journal on a trip to Portugal, she discovers a life filled with great passion, missed chances and lost loves – memories that echo Sarah's own life. Because Sarah's marriage is crumbling, her love for her husband ebbing away, and she fears the one man she truly loves was lost to her many years ago…
But hidden within the faded pages of the journal is a secret Inês has kept locked away her entire life, and one final message for her beloved niece – a chance for Sarah to change her life, if she is brave enough to take it.
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Reviews
'Excellent. Finished reading it in two days - couldn't put it down! Highly recommend.'
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'The writing is beautiful and has a great sense of place. Do read it. It's very well done indeed.' Ignite
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'A stirring novel that induces strong emotions in the reader, this is a wonderfully written book.' Bloomin' Brilliant Books
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'The twists and turns of the plot kept me eager to turn the pages until, sadly, I reached the end. More, please.' Amazon customer
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'It takes you on a journey to remember, seamlessly intertwining both the past and the present to make a moving tale that will stay with you long after the final page has been turned.'
Caroline Gibson
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'This was a wonderful surprise and certainly not just another piece of romantic fiction.'
Donna
'The book made me laugh and cry in equal measure.'
Jenny Hannant
'I would love to see this book translated into a film and hope to read more from this wonderful author - I would give it 10 stars if I could!'
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'A compelling read about life, love, and trying to find your sense of self, and I highly recommend it.' Books of all Kind
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