The Secrets of Flowers
- Author Sally Page
- Narrator Karen Cass
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 29 August 2024
- Run Time 10 hours and 9 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Romance: wholesome.
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What to expect
‘I was in awe reading this book, wonderfully written, fascinating history and brought with it the scent of all those flowers. A delight for my senses.’ Milly Johnson
The Lost Bookshop meets The Keeper of Stories in this utterly heart-warming story about friendship, hope and a mystery hidden in the language of flowers…
The smallest treasures can hold the biggest mysteries…
One year after her husband’s death Emma has become a wallflower, hiding among the brighter blooms in the florist where she works.
But when a colleague invites her to a talk on the Titanic, she begins a quest to uncover who arranged the flowers on board.
As Emma discovers the lost story of the girl and the great ship, she realises that flowers may unlock long buried secrets in her own life…
Will she be able to unlock the mystery of the Titanic and heal her heart too?
Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect summer read for a weekend away or cosying up in your favourite armchair! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.
'A gorgeous, gorgeous book.This is such an engaging read, packed with light, colour and kindness.' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins
Readers LOVE The Secrets of Flowers
‘Another masterpiece by Sally Page! I read this in one sitting. It moved me, made me smile and stayed with me…’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I devoured this in a day. I knew this book was going to be a big warm hug and it didn’t disappoint’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘What a delightful book. Finished in one hit because I really wanted to know what happened … A book to make you feel glad to be human’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A lovely, lovely read. Great cast of characters and a wonderful story' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A must read for anyone looking for a feel-good heartwarming read. I cannot recommend Sally Page enough’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I found myself moved to tears … I love Sally Page's writing style – she understands people and how they feel, particularly characters who are awkward in their own skins.’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book has me laughing and crying… A brilliant read, loved it’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If you like flowers and history, then you will adore this book’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is a story that will stay with me for a long time’ Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
Praise for Sally Page:
‘I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny and charming’ Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde
‘Tender and moving’ Evie Woods
‘Funny, wise, moving and full of lovely moments … The characters are endearing and unforgettable’ Hazel Prior, author of the Richard & Judy Book Club Pick Away with the Penguins
‘Janice is a wonderful woman whose authenticity pulls you along…the breadth and originality of supporting characters makes this debut an immersive delight’ Dorset Magazine
‘Absolutely spellbinding … a warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny and yet deeply poignant’ Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane
‘A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you’ll love spending time with’ Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found
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