The Secrets of Flowers
Published on 29. August 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-00-861290-0 (ISBN)
Description
'I was in awe reading this book, wonderfully written, fascinating history and brought with it the scent of all those flowers. A delight for my senses.' Milly Johnson
The Lost Bookshop meets The Keeper of Stories in this utterly heart-warming story about friendship, hope and a mystery hidden in the language of flowers...
The smallest treasures can hold the biggest mysteries...
One year after her husband's death Emma has become a wallflower, hiding among the brighter blooms in the florist where she works.
But when a colleague invites her to a talk on the Titanic, she begins a quest to uncover who arranged the flowers on board.
As Emma discovers the lost story of the girl and the great ship, she realises that flowers may unlock long buried secrets in her own life...
Will she be able to unlock the mystery of the Titanic and heal her heart too?
Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect summer read for a weekend away or cosying up in your favourite armchair! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.
'A gorgeous, gorgeous book.This is such an engaging read, packed with light, colour and kindness.' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins
Readers LOVE The Secrets of Flowers
'Another masterpiece by Sally Page! I read this in one sitting. It moved me, made me smile and stayed with me...' Reader review ?????
'I devoured this in a day. I knew this book was going to be a big warm hug and it didn't disappoint' Reader review ?????
'What a delightful book. Finished in one hit because I really wanted to know what happened ... A book to make you feel glad to be human' Reader review ?????
'A lovely, lovely read. Great cast of characters and a wonderful story' Reader review ?????
'A must read for anyone looking for a feel-good heartwarming read. I cannot recommend Sally Page enough' Reader review ?????
'I found myself moved to tears ... I love Sally Page's writing style - she understands people and how they feel, particularly characters who are awkward in their own skins.' Reader review ?????
'This book has me laughing and crying... A brilliant read, loved it' Reader review ?????
'If you like flowers and history, then you will adore this book' Reader review ?????
'This is a story that will stay with me for a long time' Reader review ?????
The Lost Bookshop meets The Keeper of Stories in this utterly heart-warming story about friendship, hope and a mystery hidden in the language of flowers...
The smallest treasures can hold the biggest mysteries...
One year after her husband's death Emma has become a wallflower, hiding among the brighter blooms in the florist where she works.
But when a colleague invites her to a talk on the Titanic, she begins a quest to uncover who arranged the flowers on board.
As Emma discovers the lost story of the girl and the great ship, she realises that flowers may unlock long buried secrets in her own life...
Will she be able to unlock the mystery of the Titanic and heal her heart too?
Escape into the world of Sally Page with the perfect summer read for a weekend away or cosying up in your favourite armchair! From the author of phenomenal bestsellers The Keeper of Stories and The Book of Beginnings comes another novel that will warm your heart.
'A gorgeous, gorgeous book.This is such an engaging read, packed with light, colour and kindness.' Hazel Prior, author of Away with the Penguins
Readers LOVE The Secrets of Flowers
'Another masterpiece by Sally Page! I read this in one sitting. It moved me, made me smile and stayed with me...' Reader review ?????
'I devoured this in a day. I knew this book was going to be a big warm hug and it didn't disappoint' Reader review ?????
'What a delightful book. Finished in one hit because I really wanted to know what happened ... A book to make you feel glad to be human' Reader review ?????
'A lovely, lovely read. Great cast of characters and a wonderful story' Reader review ?????
'A must read for anyone looking for a feel-good heartwarming read. I cannot recommend Sally Page enough' Reader review ?????
'I found myself moved to tears ... I love Sally Page's writing style - she understands people and how they feel, particularly characters who are awkward in their own skins.' Reader review ?????
'This book has me laughing and crying... A brilliant read, loved it' Reader review ?????
'If you like flowers and history, then you will adore this book' Reader review ?????
'This is a story that will stay with me for a long time' Reader review ?????
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Sally Page:'I absolutely loved it! So different, clever, funny and charming' Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde
'Tender and moving' Evie Woods
'Funny, wise, moving and full of lovely moments ... The characters are endearing and unforgettable' Hazel Prior, author of the Richard & Judy Book Club Pick Away with the Penguins
'Janice is a wonderful woman whose authenticity pulls you along...the breadth and originality of supporting characters makes this debut an immersive delight' Dorset Magazine
'Absolutely spellbinding ... a warm-hearted, thoughtful, funny and yet deeply poignant' Celia Anderson, author of 59 Memory Lane
'A treasure of a book. Beautiful, emotional and heartfelt with a cornucopia of characters you'll love spending time with' Phaedra Patrick, author of The Library of Lost and Found
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
302 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-861290-0 (9780008612900)
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Person
After studying history at university, Sally moved to London to work in advertising. However, in her spare time she studied floristry at night school and eventually opened her own flower shop. She soon came to appreciate that flower shops offer a unique window into people's stories and eventually she began to photograph and write about this floral life in a series of non-fiction books. Later, she continued her interest in writing when she founded her fountain pen company, Plooms.co.uk.
In her debut novel, The Keeper of Stories, Sally combines her love of history and writing with her abiding interest in the stories people have to tell. Sally now lives in Dorset. Her eldest daughter, Alex, is studying to be a doctor and her youngest daughter is the author, Libby Page.
In her debut novel, The Keeper of Stories, Sally combines her love of history and writing with her abiding interest in the stories people have to tell. Sally now lives in Dorset. Her eldest daughter, Alex, is studying to be a doctor and her youngest daughter is the author, Libby Page.