Book Review of
The Last Garden In England
The Last Garden In England by Julia Kelly was published in 2021.
In current day, Emma Lovett has dedicated her career to breathing new life into neglected gardens. She has just been given the opportunity of a lifetime, which is to restore the gardens of the famed Highbury House estate, which was designed in 1907 by her hero, Venetia Smith. As Emma digs deeper into the gardens’ past, she uncovers secrets that have long lain hidden.
It goes back to 1907, when the garden was designed by Venetia Smith, and in 1944, during WWII, when the war threatened the gardens at Highbury House.
Lynn's Review
Instead of following just a family through multiple generations, The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly follows a garden. While sharing the story of the garden it also shares the story of the owners of the garden and the gardeners who design and care for it.
Julia Kelly was creative in how she weaved the story of the garden throughout history, including WWII. The book is set in 1907, 1944, and the present day. I do not always like multiple time period books, but in this one, it works.
If you like historical fiction, especially WWII historical fiction, The Last Garden in England is a well-done read.
About Julia Kelly
Julia Kelly is the best selling author of multiple historical fiction and historical mystery books. She lives in London.