Deborah McKinlay's literary contributions include a significant body of non-fiction work that has garnered international recognition through translation into numerous languages. Her insightful writing has graced the pages of prominent publications such as British Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Esquire, showcasing a versatile command of prose. Residing in the scenic South West of England, she now ventures into the realm of fiction with her debut novel, offering readers a new dimension to her storytelling. This transition signals an exciting expansion of her narrative artistry, inviting readers to explore her distinct voice in a fictional landscape.
In Lily's care, a walled garden at an old country estate begins to blossom and the greening magic of this new life touches each of Motthoe's cast of idiosyncratic inhabitants. But in the midst of this community blossoming, dark hints and ill-omens suggest Lily's grim history can be run from no longer.
A lonely British woman strikes up a pen pal friendship with a successful American author and they offer each other help and support with their relationship dramas before agreeing to finally meet up in Paris.