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The Enchanted Greenhouse by Sarah Beth Durst

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Set in a cosy, heartwarming world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and honeyed love, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story about giving second chances – to others and to yourself. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.

‘Full of magic, wonder and gentle romance . . . The perfect comfort read’
– Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen


Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely.

She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she is turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.

When, years later, Terlu wakes up, she finds herself on a nearly deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other human on the island is a grumpy – but surprisingly sweet – gardener. He offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes and freshly baked honey cakes – at least until she’s ready to sail home.

But Terlu can’t return, and doesn’t want to. And when she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing – causing the death of everything within them – Terlu knows she must stay and help. Even if that means breaking the law again.

Assisted by the gardener, a sentient rose, and a winged cat, Terlu must uncover the spell that will save the island – and possibly also find herself a fresh chance at love and happiness along the way.

Funny, kind and forgiving, The Enchanted Greenhouse is the enchanting sequel to The Spellshop.

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‘As warm as it is whimsical’ – Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

‘Kind, comforting and utterly delightful’ – Julie Leong, bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

‘Full of magic, wonder and gentle romance . . . The perfect comfort read’ – Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen

‘A charming cosy fantasy, perfect for the summer’ – The Express

Critics Review

  • As warm as it is whimsical, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a beautiful, profoundly hopeful love letter to the magic of community

    Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

  • The Enchanted Greenhouse is full to bursting with whimsy, wonder and magical second chances. Kind, comforting and utterly delightful – reading this book feels like coming home. I adored every page!

    Julie Leong, bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes

  • Davies infuses the story with tenderness and playfulness, matching its themes of second chances, found family, and quiet courage. This wonderfully narrated romantic fantasy has just the right touch of whimsy.

    AudioFile

  • This book is a gift full of magic, wonder and gentle romance, with a core of fierce compassion and stubborn kindness. The perfect comfort read

    Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen

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  • This magical novel offers the reader a respite from cold reality, a balm of beauty and fragrance, and a spell of priceless enchantment, promising that no one is ever truly alone and even the tragically broken can be healed and made new

    Jennifer K. Lambert, author of Never the Roses

  • Reading The Enchanted Greenhouse is like cosying up with a mug of hot chocolate on a snowy winter morning. A charming ensemble of characters, delightful mythical beings and a sprinkle of wondrous magic make this world one you'll want to linger in well past the final page

    M. Stevenson, author of Behooved

  • A charming cosy fantasy, perfect for the summer

    The Express

  • Reading this book was like sitting in the sun, watching bees in the foxgloves; a warm, peaceful delight of a novel

    Katherine Arden, New York Times bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale on The Spellshop

  • I have read and loved this book so much . . . it is perfect for a sprinkle of innocent, warm, heartwarming cottagecore fantasy. If that doesn't sell it to you I don't know what will

    Lucy Jane Wood, Sunday Times bestselling author of Rewitched on The Spellshop

  • Sweeps readers into a world of merhorses, illegal spells and first loves . . . it’s as comforting as homemade jam on a fresh baked muffin!

    Rebecca Thorne, Sunday Times bestselling author of Can't Spell Treason Without Tea on The Spellshop

  • The Spellshop is about believing in the kindness of people, even when you’ve seen nothing but cruelty . . . There is courage in the love of this found family

    J. R. Dawson, author of The First Bright Thing

  • Thoroughly enchanting . . . brimming with cosy charm, endearing characters and reminders that sometimes the biggest risks lead to the sweetest rewards

    Heather Webber, USA Today bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird Café on The Spellshop

  • A story full of love, magic, plants, books and mutual aid, for those who love to see heroes fight for a gentle life and a cosy corner of the world to call their own

    Booklist on The Spellshop

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Details

Author
Sarah Beth Durst
Narrator
Caitlin Davies
Duration
13 hours 32 minutes
Release Date
17 July 2025
ISBN
9781035042418
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Pan Macmillan
Genre
Fantasy romance / Romantic fantasy, Comic (humorous) fantasy, Mythical creatures: Fairies, elves and similar elf-like, fairy-like or magic-like beings or folk, Mythical creatures: Daemons, demons and similar spirits or beings, Mythical creatures: Mermaids, mermen and other water spirits or beings, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers, Narrative theme: coming of age, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Narrative theme: identity / belonging
Rating
5.0(1 review)
Narration
5.0(1 review)

Synopsis

Set in a cosy, heartwarming world brimming with singing flowers, honey cakes and honeyed love, The Enchanted Greenhouse is a story about giving second chances – to others and to yourself. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop, Sarah Beth Durst.‘Full of magic, wonder and gentle romance . . . The perfect comfort read’– Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch QueenTerlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely.She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she is turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the Great Library of Alyssium.When, years later, Terlu wakes up, she finds herself on a nearly deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. The only other human on the island is a grumpy – but surprisingly sweet – gardener. He offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes and freshly baked honey cakes – at least until she’s ready to sail home.But Terlu can’t return, and doesn’t want to. And when she learns that the magic that sustains the greenhouses is failing – causing the death of everything within them – Terlu knows she must stay and help. Even if that means breaking the law again.Assisted by the gardener, a sentient rose, and a winged cat, Terlu must uncover the spell that will save the island – and possibly also find herself a fresh chance at love and happiness along the way.Funny, kind and forgiving, The Enchanted Greenhouse is the enchanting sequel to The Spellshop.***‘As warm as it is whimsical’ – Sangu Mandanna, bestselling author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches‘Kind, comforting and utterly delightful’ – Julie Leong, bestselling author of The Teller of Small Fortunes‘Full of magic, wonder and gentle romance . . . The perfect comfort read’ – Stephanie Burgis, author of Wooing the Witch Queen‘A charming cosy fantasy, perfect for the summer’ – The Express

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