This book was incredibly beautiful and an absolute delight. The Last Garden in England follows three timelines. In 1907, Venetia is commissioned to Highbury House in Scotland to design and produce an award winning and extravagant garden. In the 1940’s, Highbury House is a home to wounded soldiers and the garden serves as respite to not only the healing soldiers but to the lady of the house. Here we meet the lady of the house, Diane, her cook, Stella, and a local land girl, Beth. In 2021, Emma is commissioned to bring the garden back to its historically accurate self after years of neglect. I loved following each woman in their own time period and their connections to the Highbury House garden. All of the women in this book were strong and captivating. The images the author paints in the readers head, I feel as if I have endured all manner of seasons with the Highbury House garden. The author definitely did her homework with the horticultural terminology and precise naming of plants. I so enjoyed this book and loved each of the women presented. I for one know I have read a good book when I am sad to finish it, as if to say goodbye to a good friend after a visit. I will definitely be revisiting this book. TW: Miscarriage, loss of a child, loss of a spouse

It took a bit to follow each the individual’s stories. Finally came together with the ah-ha needed to connect the stories.