The Flower Seller

Name: The Flower Seller
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: Linda Finlay
ISBN: 9780008262952

Author: Linda Finlay

Narrator: Charlie Sanderson

Unabridged: 9 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HQ

Published: 03/08/2018

Categories: Fiction, Sagas, Historical Fiction, Small Town & Rural, Family Life, Romance

Synopsis

‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ A charming and evocative tale of family and fortune from the queen of West Country saga, Linda Finlay. Isabella Carrington has been brought up in a life of privilege in London. Her life seems perfect, until her father suddenly announces bankruptcy. To save Isabella from destitution he sends her to stay with family she has never met, far away on a violet farm deep in Devon. Isabella is horrified to find her uncle expects her to work for her keep, packing up the flowers and selling them in the nearby market. However she soon discovers that life on a violet farm may not be so bad, especially when she meets handsome local farmer Felix Furneaux… Perfect for fans of Dilly Court and Katie Flynn. Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze'

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dale on June 03, 2021

A rather sweet coming of age story as a young woman strives to adjust to the changed circumstances life has dealt her. Isabella is a naive and spoiled young woman from a well do to family. She is used to having servants to attend to her needs. But then events conspire to bring about her dispatch to......more

Goodreads review by Rosie on December 21, 2023

The Flower Seller is a story set in 1892 and mainly takes place in Devon. Isabella's upbringing in London is brought to an abrupt end when her father loses all his money. He sends her to stay with her aunt and uncle in Devon. She is shocked to find that her relatives live on a small-holding and grow v......more

Goodreads review by Julia on March 08, 2018

The Flower Seller by Linda Finlay is the most delightful historical novel that transports the reader to a quieter age. The noise and bustle of London contrasts sharply with the peace of the Dawlish countryside. Anonymity is exchanged for neighbours who pull together. The reader delights in the sights......more

Goodreads review by Pauline on January 14, 2019

A good saga by an author I was not acquainted with. Will definitely be looking out for more books by her. A really good read......more

Goodreads review by CJ on March 19, 2018

A Captivating West Country Family Saga The Flower Seller is a fascinating story of a young woman’s descent from luxury to rural poverty after her beloved papa’s death. The openness and honesty of Isabella draws the reader in as they share her struggles to adjust to an alien lifestyle and family who a......more

Quotes

Praise for Linda Finlay: ‘Sure to delight her ever-growing legion of fans’ Dilly Court 'Warm and atmospheric, you can practically taste the sea breeze'