The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt
by Chelsea Iversen
Narrated by Anna Burnett
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Pub Date Dec 03 2024 | Archive Date Dec 06 2024
RBmedia | Recorded Books
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Description
A woman alone is a force of nature...
London, 19th Century. Harriet Hunt has a special relationship with the garden outside her house. A year after the mysterious disappearance of her father, a cruel man who left her buried in his debts, the garden is her only solace.
But a woman alone is vulnerable and as debt collectors and law enforcement swoops in, ready to take advantage of her dire situation, Harriet has no choice but to marry for her own protection. Soon, she finds herself attached to a man worse than her father.
Determined to find the truth behind her father's disappearance and finally free herself from the controlling men in her life, Harriet discovers that her garden is more than just a sanctuary. It contains a strange magic that responds to her emotions in ways she can't explain. And as she struggles to take back her power, it becomes clear there are dark things tangled in her garden's roots...
Advance Praise
"Iversen writes compelling historical fiction that is both a fantastical story that also one that realistically conveys the horrors of domestic violence. Readers will cheer for Harriet as she discovers her own agency and seeks freedom to make her own choices. Comparisons to authors like Alice Hoffman or Sarah Addison Allen are apt, and Harriet would fit right in with those authors' magical women. Highly recommended for all fiction collections." —Booklist, starred review
"A haunting gothic tale of madness and aspiration set in a Victorian London suburb...Iversen leisurely unfurls a sweeping tale of a woman on the edge...The slow accumulation of spooky atmospherics makes it work...plenty to enjoy." —Publishers Weekly
"Iversen’s novel will appeal to fans of character-driven historical fantasy with feminist themes and just a touch of magic." —Library Journal
Available Editions
EDITION | Audiobook, Unabridged |
ISBN | 9798892736893 |
PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
DURATION | 9 Hours, 45 Minutes |