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In a secluded garden behind a small house in a quiet town, an apple tree is said to bear extraordinary fruit. This luminous debut novel explores the enchanted tree and the remarkable Waverley family, known for their peculiar gifts that set them apart in Bascom, North Carolina. Their garden is famous for its magical apple tree and edible flowers with special powers, reflecting both their history and future. Claire Waverley, a successful caterer, creates dishes using her mystical plants, while her elderly cousin Evanelle shares unexpected gifts whose purposes become clear in time. The Waverleys are the last of their line, except for Claire's estranged sister, Sydney, who left Bascom to escape their family legacy. When Sydney returns with her young daughter, Claire's carefully constructed life is disrupted, forcing the sisters to confront their shared past. As they navigate their complex relationship and the weight of their family's history, they must learn to embrace their common legacy to find a sense of belonging in Bascom and with each other. This enchanting and heartfelt tale weaves a spell of its own, captivating readers with its unique style.
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Garden Spells, Sarah Addison Allen
- Language
- Released
- 2008
- Binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Very Good
- Price
- €19.99
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- Title
- Garden Spells
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sarah Addison Allen
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Released
- 2008
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 336
- ISBN10
- 0340953217
- ISBN13
- 9780340953211
- Series
- Waverley Family
- Tags
- Fiction, Fantasy, Love, Family, Women, Contemporary Fiction, USA, Magic, Supernatural Phenomena, Death, Gifts for grandpa, Gifts for grandma, Garden, Magical Realism, Wine, Fate, Sisters, Small Town, Daughters, Plant Cultivation, South Carolina
- First published
- 2007
- Original title
- Garden Spells
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- In a secluded garden behind a small house in a quiet town, an apple tree is said to bear extraordinary fruit. This luminous debut novel explores the enchanted tree and the remarkable Waverley family, known for their peculiar gifts that set them apart in Bascom, North Carolina. Their garden is famous for its magical apple tree and edible flowers with special powers, reflecting both their history and future. Claire Waverley, a successful caterer, creates dishes using her mystical plants, while her elderly cousin Evanelle shares unexpected gifts whose purposes become clear in time. The Waverleys are the last of their line, except for Claire's estranged sister, Sydney, who left Bascom to escape their family legacy. When Sydney returns with her young daughter, Claire's carefully constructed life is disrupted, forcing the sisters to confront their shared past. As they navigate their complex relationship and the weight of their family's history, they must learn to embrace their common legacy to find a sense of belonging in Bascom and with each other. This enchanting and heartfelt tale weaves a spell of its own, captivating readers with its unique style.