The Flower Shop, Petra DurstBenning
The Flower Shop, Petra DurstBenning
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The Flower Shop

Author: Petra Durst-Benning, Edwin Miles

Narrator: Kristin Watson Heintz

Unabridged: 13 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 04/24/2018

Synopsis

Bestselling author Petra Durst-Benning’s Seed Traders’ Saga continues, as a young woman in nineteenth-century Baden-Baden risks everything to pursue her dream of becoming a florist.Twenty-year-old Flora Kerner has arrived in Baden-Baden, the “Summer Capital of Europe.” Having spurned the family seed trade, Flora has instead chosen to accept a floristry apprenticeship in the famed German spa town. She is a quick study in the art of flower arranging, but progress is slower in matters of the heart.As her magnificent displays and keen eye soon reverse the fortunes of her mentor’s shop, she attracts the notice of princesses and other royal clientele. Flora’s found her passion—or at least she hopes she has. But as her new life begins to blossom, does she dare risk everything to discover where her true heart lies?

About Petra Durst-Benning

Petra Durst-Benning is one of Germany’s most successful and prominent authors. For more than twenty years, her books have invited readers along on adventures with courageous female characters, through rich and engaging detail. Petra has written more than a dozen historical novels, many of which have gone on to be bestsellers and be adapted for television. She’s enjoyed immense international success and has developed a loyal following of fans. She lives with her husband in Stuttgart, Germany.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deanne on June 15, 2018

Through your imagination the author allows you to visit Germany and learn about flowers in this delightful historical novel. Pub Date 24 Apr 2018 I was given a complimentary copy of this book from AmazonCrossing through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.......more

Goodreads review by Monica on August 26, 2018

The writing style of the author is good, and just by reading the book you can imagine the flowers that she describes very well.But I was a bit disappointed with the book in general. I am used to reading about strong women who take on the male dominated work domains and excel despite hurdles, that is......more

Goodreads review by Carmen on April 01, 2013

Die Geschichte handelt sich von einer Frau die in Baden-Baden in 1870wohnt. Nach dem Krieg haben die Einwohner viele Sorgen. Die Kundin kommen nicht zurück. Wovon können sie leben? Flora ist geheiratet, soll zufrieden sein, aber hat eine Affare mit einem Mann. Natürlich ist ihr Mann nicht okay damit......more

Goodreads review by Barbara D. on March 30, 2020

I didn't enjoy the book! I read to be entertained, and I found that the characters were not particularly endearing. At first, Flora was, but she went on to make a series of mistakes that just make you cringe. Couldn't she see what kind of character her charming Bulgarian was? Was she that naive? I re......more

Goodreads review by Anna on November 21, 2023

I have mixed feelings about the second book in the Seed Traders' Saga. I was looking forward to finding out what happened after the last book because it ended on a bit of a cliffhanger but it was totally ignored except for some mentions of the characters. I did enjoy Flora pursuing her dreams of bec......more

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