The Lost Garden

<p><strong>It hides a family secret that could change the course of the war.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Italy 1930s. Tina</strong> lives in the crumbling castle of Montesecco with only her strict father and their maid Allegra for company. She's never been allowed to ask questions about her mother who died in childbirth. But the day Tina discovers a hidden crumbling door everything changes. </p><p></p><p>Inside is an overgrown garden. Ivy and roses adorn the stone walls. Fresh water springs from a fountain and the scent of wild herbs fills the air. <strong>How did she never know this beautiful place existed?</strong> Excitedly begging Allegra for answers the elderly woman's face turns pale. 'You must never mention this to your father. It's not safe. You've found your mamma's garden.'</p><p></p><p>The Count believes Tina's mother died because of the garden: but Allegra refuses to say more. Certain she can feel her mother watching over her Tina secretly tends to the garden herself. And when war breaks out Tina's encounters with local resistance fighters mean the garden becomes a place of refuge a place of hope - <strong>and a place of great danger when Tina must prove where her loyalties lie once and for all...</strong></p><p></p><p>Will Tina ever discover the truth about her mother? Or was the garden with all its secrets never meant to be disturbed?</p><p></p><p><strong>An absolutely breathtaking and stunning historical novel about the incredible risks people took in wartime family secrets loss and love. Perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy and Santa Montefiore.</strong></p><p></p><p><strong>Read what everyone's saying about Angela Petch:</strong></p><p></p><p>'<strong>Absolutely stunning</strong>... takes you on <strong>a rollercoaster ride </strong>of emotions... Captivating... <strong>devastatingly heartbreaking</strong>... My <strong>heart was in my throat </strong>and I had <strong>tears running down my eyes</strong>... DO NOT PICK THIS UP UNTIL YOU HAVE CLEARED YOUR SCHEDULES AS <strong>YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN!</strong>... I completely fell in love.' <em>Bookworm86</em> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Wow</strong>... <strong>captivating on-the-edge-of-your-seat</strong> story... Stunning... <strong>Broke my heart</strong>... This <strong>deeply moving</strong> novel <strong>pierced my heart</strong>... I <strong>highly recommend</strong>.' Cindy L Spear ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Emotional heart-wrenching</strong> and <strong>unforgettable</strong>... <strong>Beautifully written</strong>... Full of <strong>intrigue emotion drama </strong>and <strong>intensity</strong>... <strong>Touches the heart </strong>and will keep readers <strong>glued to its pages</strong>... Enthralling... Simply superb... Must-read.' <em>Bookish Jottings</em></p><p></p><p>'<strong>Beautifully written</strong>... <strong>Gripping absorbing</strong> and emotive... <strong>Have a box of tissues handy</strong>... <strong>Heart-wrenching </strong>emotion.' <em>Sunflowerpublishing.com</em> ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Absolutely gripping </strong>and <strong>beautifully</strong> written... <strong>Really pulled at my heart-strings</strong>... I resented every occasion when I had to stop reading to do other things as <strong>I was so keen to go on devouring the story</strong>.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Unforgettable</strong>... I was <strong>swept away</strong>... Achingly beautiful <strong>brimming with emotion</strong>... Simply <strong>stunning</strong>!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p><p></p><p>'<strong>Captivating</strong>... <strong>I loved this story so much</strong> even when I was crying... <strong>Beautiful</strong> and <strong>emotional</strong>.' Avonna Loves Genres ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐</p>