Recapture the summer sunshine this autumn with the Sunday Times bestseller that readers are calling 'captivating' and 'a treasure of a read'...

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Love grows where you least expect it...

July 1981. As the country prepares to celebrate Prince Charles' wedding to Lady Diana, Libby flees London - and her cheating fiance Marcus - for the Suffolk countryside.

At Larkspur House, she hopes to put the pieces of her life back together. And Libby's great-aunt Bess and renowned garden designer and former socialite Elfrida are happy to help.

But for lifelong friends Bess and Elfrida, Libby's arrival has stirred up the ghosts of the past. And before they can help her rebuild her shattered future, they must confront their own secrets, lost loves, and tragedies...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author Erica James comes a captivating story that sweeps through sixty years of history, love, and family drama.

Readers love A Secret Garden Affair:

'Having read all of Erica James's books and thoroughly enjoyed every single one, I absolutely loved this one! The plot, characters and descriptions of beautiful Lake Como... were spot on. My only disappointment was that the book ended as I wasn't ready to say goodbye to Elfrida, Bess and Libby!' Amazon reviewer

'Captivating. Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish, I didn't want the story to end' Amazon reviewer

'Skillfully written, compelling family drama. Erica James is expert at writing about families and relationships, and she skilfully brings the characters alive, exploring past secrets as the story unfolds. Settings are described beautifully, especially the gardens... Richly detailed, with intriguing characters, I was absorbed in this book, and highly recommend.' Amazon reviewer

'An excellent read from page 1. I love the way the reader is immediately enthralled' Amazon reviewer

'I loved this book from start to finish, I was left wanting more of it. A definite favourite Erica James book' Amazon reviewer

'Erica James is one of my long time favourite authors for a guaranteed agreeable read. Once again she has not disappointed me... Highly recommended to lovers of romantic escapism at its best.' Amazon reviewer

'What a fantastic read. I absolutely loved this story it had everything I love about a novel: really interesting characters, secrets, relationships and love interests. Really enjoyed the relationship between between Elfrida and Bess and their background stories... Highly recommend this book' Amazon reviewer

From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes the most captivating new historical romance and family drama of 2023, perfect for fans of The Book of Beginnings!

About the Author

Erica James is the author of twenty-four internationally bestselling novels, including most recently Mothers and Daughters, which was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller. Her books are loved by readers looking for beautifully drawn relationships, emotionally powerful storylines and evocative settings.

A keen gardener, Erica lives in Suffolk and has a growing obsession for doll's houses. She is also a keen follower of F1 motor racing and, when possible, loves travelling to Japan and the US to see her sons.

Reviews

Praise for Erica James:

'A wonderfully compelling family drama... Warm, escapist and utterly uplifting' Sunday Express

'A brilliantly observational look at the complexities of family life' My Weekly

'A captivating read' OK!

'Glorious... a real treat' Sunday Post

'A beautifully written story' Adele Parks

'A brilliant read. A compelling family drama... Completely absorbing' Sarah Morgan

'Wise and warm with plenty of twists and turns, you'll love this' Rachel Hore, bestselling author

'You'll be swept away... delightful!' Veronica Henry

'Peerless storytelling' Miranda Dickinson

'Deliciously immersive' Iona Grey

Book Information
ISBN 9780008413774
Author Erica James
Format Hardback
Page Count 416
Imprint HQ
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 630g
Dimensions(mm) 240mm * 159mm * 36mm