Fourth Wednesday Readers: “The Last Garden in England”

Fourth Wednesday Readers: “The Last Garden in England”

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Fourth Wednesday Readers: “The Last Garden in England”

ABOUT THE EVENT

The Fourth Wednesday Readers, Phoenixville Public Library’s in-person book discussion group for adults of all ages, will meet at the Library on Wednesday, April 24 at 1:00 PM. The group will discuss Julia Kelly’s novel, The Last Garden in England, this year’s Longwood Gardens Community Read title.

Present day: Emma Lovett has dedicated her career to breathing new life into long-neglected gardens. Given the chance to restore the gardens of the famed Highbury House estate, designed in 1907 by her hero Venetia Smith, she begins to uncover secrets that have long lain hidden. 1907: A talented artist with a growing reputation for her ambitious work, Venetia Smith is determined to make the gardens of Highbury House a triumph. 1944: Beth Pedley arrives at a farm on the outskirts of the village of Highbury wanting is to find a place she can call home. Cook Stella Adderton is desperate to leave Highbury House to pursue her own dreams. And widow Diana Symonds, the mistress of the grand house, is anxiously trying to cling to her pre-war life now that her home has been requisitioned and transformed into a convalescent hospital for wounded soldiers.

Book copies may be reserved at https://chesp.na.iiivega.com. eBook and eAudiobook copies may be reserved at https://chester.overdrive.com. This is a Longwood Gardens Community Read event. Attendees to the discussion will be automatically entered into a free drawing for a family pass to Longwood Gardens. Learn more about Longwood’s Community Read at https://longwoodgardens.org/education/community-read/community-read-2024. This event is free and open to the public. No registration required. Email mpinto@ccls.org for more information. Phoenixville Public Library is located at 183 Second Avenue, Phoenixville, PA.