The Twilight Garden
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- ¥1,500
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The spellbinding new novel from the acclaimed author of The Reading List
Welcome to The Twilight Garden – the neighbourhood's best-kept secret…
‘It was a complete joy’ Sally Page, bestselling author of The Keeper of Stories
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For too long, Winston has lived a quiet life.
But when a mystery parcel drops on his doormat – a curious collection of photographs showing a community garden, his garden, bursting with life years ago – it sparks a bigger change than he could ever imagine.
Who is the secret gardener? And what are they trying to tell him?
All Winston knows is The Twilight Garden holds an extraordinary story; humming with memories just waiting to be unearthed. And the garden can work its magic on the community again – if only he finds the courage to invite people in…
Readers love Sara Nisha Adams’ storytelling:
‘I laughed, smiled, cried, and didn't want it to end’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘So beautifully written and I loved every single character! This is so much hope and love in every page’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Thoroughly uplifting and at times poignant. Wonderful book!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘One of the most heartwarming and inspiring books I've ever read’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘If you need a book that gives you hope, this is it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Reviews
‘It was a complete joy to spend time in The Twilight Garden, especially with the wonderful Winston by my side’ Sally Page
‘A gorgeous story of love, friendship and gardening which really moved me. A magical novel’ Ajay Chowdhury
‘Sara's done it again, woven a beautiful story of isolation versus community, with characters you really want to see happy’ Tracy Rees
‘I LOVED this book. I get lost in every single page of a Sara Nisha Adams book, and I never quite want to find my way out again!’ Debbie Johnson
‘This was such a tender, nuanced and hopeful story of connection; I thought it was wonderful’ Huma Qureshi
‘Beautiful and moving and so, so warm all at once’ Rosie Price
About the author
Sara Nisha Adams is a writer and editor. She lives in London and was born in Hertfordshire to Indian and English parents. Her debut novel The Reading List was a finalist in the Goodreads Choice Awards for Fiction 2021.
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Adams's delightful sophomore novel (after The Reading List) revolves around a garden shared by two London houses and the relationships formed by the tenants who tend to it over several decades. In 2018, 30-something Winston lives alone at No. 79 Eastbourne Road, heartbroken after his lover and roommate, Lewis, moved out. Winston is also troubled by the steady noise of renovation projects next door at No. 77, and develops a grudge against his haughty neighbor Bernice, whom he dubs "The Queen of Sheba." The garden long ago went to seed, but over the course of their yearlong feud, they begin receiving mysterious letters and photos of previous residents posing in the plot during its prime. Eventually, they forge a plan to resurrect the garden together. A parallel narrative beginning in 1972 follows No. 79 tenants Maya and Prem, who move in as newlyweds, and their brusque neighbor, Alma, who softens after Maya gives birth to her daughter, Hiral, and the women bond over keeping up the garden. The simple story is carried along by seamless time shifts and insights into the rewards of unexpected friendship. Gardeners will be especially pleased.
