The Alchemy of Flowers
A Novel

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'An impossible marvel . . . THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS by Laura Resau is a spellbinding journey of one woman's journey toward hope and healing, set amidst a garden of both promise and peril. Full of lush sensory detail, this tale is a vivid reminder that while the path to healing may be fraught with challenges, it is often through confronting the shadows that we find our true strength. A beautifully written, atmospheric novel that will leave readers both mesmerized and moved.' Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of THE AMALFI CURSE

'I devoured this in one sitting! Immersive, enchanting, and packed with mystery, THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS drew me in from page one. I was rooting for the curious and brave heroine, Eloise, and her cryptic compatriots in the Jardins du Paradis, as each finds friendship and healing after their own separate heartbreaks. The dreamy Provencal walled garden is the perfect escapist setting. Fans of Sarah Addison Allen will love this charming, feel-good novel.' Andrea Jo DeWerd, author of WHAT WE SACRIFICE FOR MAGIC

'Information about the language of flowers and their medicinal properties, good and bad, cleverly ties threads together and adds to the sense of mysterious unease growing in the Garden. The comfort of a found family, acknowledgment of the past traumas each Garden caretaker is working to overcome, the shared fear of malediction, and the dramatic resolution make for a page-turning gothic tale.' Booklist

'Laura Resau's THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS is an immersive, sensory experience. Resau treats bone-crushingly-hard topics like pregnancy loss with love and sensitivity, all the while taking the reader on a mystical journey. Deftly crafted and imaginative; a rare treat of a book.' Aimie K. Runyan, bestselling author of THE MEMORY OF LAVENDER AND SAGE and THE WANDERING SEASON

'Set in a beautifully described, lush garden, this tale weaves magical realism through a novel full of mystery, slowly revealed secrets, plot twists, and a touch of romance. For readers who enjoy compelling fiction about women's lives.' Library Journal

'Set in a secret garden, THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS offers a lush blend of myth, magic, and mystery. Beautifully written and brimming with heartache, danger, and enchantment, this is a moving, memorable story about hope, healing, and starting over.' Heather Webber, USA TODAY bestselling author of MIDNIGHT AT THE BLACKBIRD CAFE

'THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS captivates the senses as well as the imagination in a magical tale of healing and forgiveness. Yet this Paradise harbors its own dark mystery that threatens the tranquility of the gardens and the well-being of its inhabitants. Resau has written with great heart an eerie yet deeply touching story that keeps the pages turning until the very end.' Melissa Payne, bestselling author of IN THE BEAUTIFUL DARK and THE WILD ROAD HOME

'THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS is a pure magical and sensory delight. Like roots in soil, though, the gift of this book goes deeper. Resau's novel offers an honest and compassionate portrait of the physical pain and health-related sorrows that go along with being human. So many of us can relate, and we can also relate to the wondrous alchemy and healing found in nature. This gorgeous novel captures both the heartbreak and the true healing at our disposal, if only we seek to turn difficulty into blooms.' Laura Pritchett, author of THREE KEYS

'This book made me want to sleep in a hammock in a treetop bungalow surrounded by the novel's lush, magic-steeped gardens. Eloise's journey to healing is poignant and tender--a testament to the strength of love, the power of tending to earth and growing things, and found family.' Suzanne Nelson, author of THE LIBRARIANS OF LISBON

'Utterly captivating. This beautiful novel casts a whispery spell of dark enchantments, secrets, and myth.' Evie Woods, bestselling author of THE MYSTERIOUS BAKERY ON RUE DE PARIS