The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt

A Novel

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Pub Date Dec 03 2024 | Archive Date Dec 10 2024

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Description

True magic is found among the bluebells and brambles

Harriet Hunt is completely alone. Her father disappeared months ago, leaving her to wander the halls of Sunnyside house, dwelling on a past she'd rather keep buried. She doesn't often venture beyond her front gate, instead relishing the feel of dirt under her fingernails and of soft moss beneath her feet. Consequently, she's been deemed a little too peculiar for popular Victorian society. This solitary life suits her fine, though – because, outside, magic awaits.

Harriet's garden is special. It's a wild place full of twisting ivy, vibrant plums, and a quiet power that buzzes like bees. Caring for this place, and keeping it from running rampant through the streets of her London suburb, is Harriet's purpose. 

But a woman alone in the world is vulnerable. Soon, a sinister plot involving her father's disappearance begins to take shape, with Harriet herself at its center. Everything she holds dear – from the thorny roses she tends to her very freedom itself – is at stake. To save herself, Harriet will have to unearth her past, discover the secrets of her garden, and finally embrace the wild magic inside of her.

True magic is found among the bluebells and brambles

Harriet Hunt is completely alone. Her father disappeared months ago, leaving her to wander the halls of Sunnyside house, dwelling on a past she'd...


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ISBN 9781728275819
PRICE $16.99 (USD)
PAGES 320

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Amazing, this book was a masterfully crafted, haunting tale that was both deeply unsettling and breathtakingly beautiful. Its dark, jarring narrative was a testament to the unyielding resilience of the human spirit, shining a light on the capacity to persevere in the face of unimaginable horrors. A truly gripping and thought-provoking read that will linger long after the final page is turned.

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What an absolutely intriguing book from start to finish! Harriet was quirky, quiet and interesting. Loved her friendship with Eunice. I love magical realism . I feel that it was a perfect amount of mustery as I had no idea what Christian was up to. Not everyone starts out with the life they want but you can dream and one day have the life you want! Beautiful book and message.

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I really enjoyed this book! The darkness, the nature, the pace, etc. I enjoyed the writing style of the author, and I found myself thinking about this book a lot even once I had finished it. Thank you!

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This book confirms how much this author is talented. The plot, the characters, the writing style are top tier. How things are described and narrated really put the reader in the book.

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