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A girl found alone on a ship in 1913 spends her life wondering where she came from
2008Slow paceMelancholic
What it is about
In 1913, a little girl is left alone on a ship bound for Australia. She grows up not knowing her real name, and after she dies, her granddaughter Cassandra inherits a mysterious cottage in Cornwall. Three timelines slowly reveal the girl’s past.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who like long dual-timeline mysteries.
What you will get
A rich and satisfying read. It requires patience in the middle.
The Forgotten Garden Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Historical Fiction · Family secrets · Gardens · Multiple timelines
Length
552 pages · ≈ 16 h
More about this book
Characters
Nell, Cassandra and the people connected to a Cornish manor.
Setting
England, Australia and a walled garden in Cornwall.
What makes it different
A long, layered mystery in the style of a gothic fairy tale.
Feel
Atmospheric, sad and absorbing.
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