The Alchemy of Flowers: A Novel [Paperback]

'An impossible marvel . . . THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS by Laura Resau is a spellbinding journey of one woman's journey toward hope and healing, set amidst a garden of both promise and peril. Full of lush sensory detail, this tale is a vivid reminder that while the path to healing may be fraught with challenges, it is often through confronting the shadows that we find our true strength. A beautifully written, atmospheric novel that will leave readers both mesmerized and moved.''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 Provencal walled garden is the perfect escapist setting. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen will love this charming, feel-good novel.''Information about the language of flowers and their medicinal properties, good and bad, cleverly ties threads together and adds to the sense of mysterious unease growing in the Garden. The comfort of a found family, acknowledgment of the past traumas each Garden caretaker is working to overcome, the shared fear of malediction, and the dramatic resolution make for a page-turning gothic tale.''Laura Resau's THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS is an immersive, sensory experience. Resau treats bone-crushingly-hard topics like pregnancy loss with love and sensitivity, all the while taking the reader on a mystical journey. Deftly crafted and imaginative; a rare treat of a book.''Set in a beautifully described, lush garden, this tale weaves magical realism through a novel full of mystery, slowly revealed secrets, plot twists, and a touch of romance. For readers who enjoy compelling fiction about women's lives.''Set in a secret garden, THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS offers a lush blend of myth, magic, and mystery. Beautifully written and brimming with heartache, danger, and enchal£+