“Captivating. . . . Herrick weaves a rich tapestry of family lore, dark secrets, and love.”
—Brunonia Barry, New York Times bestselling author of The Lace Reader and The Fifth Petal
“Readers who loved Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic and Audrey Niffenegger’s The Time Traveler’s Wife are in for a wonderful treat with Ellen Herrick’s lovely new novel.”
—New York Times bestselling author, M. J. Rose
“A romantic, bighearted novel that celebrates femininity in all its nurturing, resilient, and fearless power.”
—Heather Young, author of The Lost Girls
“Herrick spins a charming tale, deftly marrying dark Gothic elements to bright romance. She even titles each chapter with the name of a plant in the Shakespeare Garden, using the language of flowers—from “primula,” presaging new love, to “willow” for mourning—to deepen her spell. A bewitching romance ripe for even more sequels.”
–Kirkus Reviews