{"product_id":"the-heirloom-garden-a-novel","title":"The Heirloom Garden: A Novel","description":"From the USA Today bestselling author of The Summer Cottage\n\nIn her inimitable style, Viola Shipman explores the unlikely relationship between two very different women brought together by the pain of war, but bonded by hope, purpose…and flowers.\n\nIris Maynard lost her husband in World War II, her daughter to illness and, finally, her reason to live. Walled off from the world for decades behind the towering fence surrounding her home, Iris has built a new family…of flowers. Iris propagates her own daylilies and roses while tending to a garden filled with the heirloom starts that keep the memories of her loved ones alive.\n\nWhen Abby Peterson moves next door with her family—a husband traumatized by his service in the Iraq War and a young daughter searching for stability—Iris is reluctantly yet inevitably drawn into her boisterous neighbor’s life, where, united by loss and a love of flowers, she and Abby tentatively unearth their secrets, and help each other discover how much life they have yet to live.\n\nWith delightful illustrations and fascinating detail, Viola Shipman’s heartwarming story will charm readers while resonating with issues that are so relevant today.\n\nDon't miss bestselling author Viola Shipman's charming new novel, THE WISHING BRIDGE—where an ambitious executive rediscovers the magic of family, friendship, home...and Christmas!\n\nOther books by Viola Shipman: Famous in a Small Town The Secret of Snow A Wish for Winter The Edge of Summer The Summer Cottage The Clover Girls\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1525804618\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1525804618.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Shipman, Viola\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42995900874813,"sku":"BVV.1525804618.G","price":5.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1525804618-0.jpg?v=1771275475","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-heirloom-garden-a-novel","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}