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The Alchemy of Flowers - by Laura Resau (Paperback)

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Highlights

  • A woman takes a job at a secretive French garden to avoid reminders of children; there she meets a mysterious girl needing help.
  • Author(s): Laura Resau
  • 352 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Women

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About the Book



A woman takes a job at a secretive French garden to avoid reminders of children; there she meets a mysterious girl needing help. This debut adult novel blends the charm of The Secret Garden and magic realism of Where the Forest Meets the Stars.



Book Synopsis



A woman takes a job at a secretive French garden to avoid reminders of children; there she meets a mysterious girl needing help. This debut adult novel blends the charm of The Secret Garden and magic realism of Where the Forest Meets the Stars.

"Here lie the bones of those who broke the rules . . ."

There are many rules those who wish to live and work behind the mysterious walled gardens of Le Château du Paradis must follow. One must not gossip. One must not leave their room during dusk.

And most importantly for the newest gardener, Eloise Bourne, children are forbidden.

Although she's locked inside the castle grounds and subjected to strange rules, Eloise's new home enchants her with otherworldly lodging and magical flowers. Best of all, her co-workers--who are also retreating from the world--spark her to heal both body and soul. And she feels surprisingly drawn to the intriguing handyman, Raphaël.

But when she starts glimpsing a mysterious child in the trees, she reels. Is this a human girl? Or a woodsprite? Is it her imagination, or is this place truly enchanted?

As the summer unfolds, Eloise begins to fear the child is in danger. It's not until she breaks the rules and risks her heart that Paradise becomes a prison. Eloise must unearth the gardens' secrets, fight for her newfound family, and ultimately, claim a second chance at happiness.



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'I devoured this in one sitting! Immersive, enchanting, and packed with mystery, THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS drew me in from page one. I was rooting for the curious and brave heroine, Eloise, and her cryptic compatriots in the Jardins du Paradis, as each finds friendship and healing after their own separate heartbreaks. The dreamy Provenand ccedil;al walled garden is the perfect escapist setting. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen will love this charming, feel-good novel.'--Andrea Jo DeWerd, author of WHAT WE SACRIFICE FOR MAGIC
Dimensions (Overall): 8.38 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Women
Publisher: Harper Muse
Format: Paperback
Author: Laura Resau
Language: English
Street Date: July 29, 2025
TCIN: 94281418
UPC: 9781400349098
Item Number (DPCI): 247-31-4313
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 1 inches length x 5.5 inches width x 8.38 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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