Fresh Water For Flowers

*A NUMBER 1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER* "An appealing indulgence in nature, food and drink, and, above all, friendships."-The Guardian "A beautiful, intensely atmospheric bittersweet dream of a book."-Matt Haig A moving, life-affirming novel about love, loss and the secrets that connect us. Violette tends the graves of a small French town, offering coffee, comfort and a listening ear to those who come to mourn. Her lodge in the cemetery grounds is a haven of warmth and companionship, far removed from the tragedies of her own past. But when local police chief Julien arrives with an extraordinary request-to scatter his mother's ashes on the grave of a stranger-Violette's carefully guarded world begins to unravel. As buried secrets emerge and unexpected connections come to light, she must confront the past she has fought so hard to leave behind. Tender, atmospheric and full of unforgettable characters and revelations, Fresh Water for Flowers is an ode to the extraordinary hidden in ordinary lives, and of one woman's determination to find happiness, whatever life takes from her.i *Jane Garvey and Fi Glover's book club pick* What readers are saying: "I'd read this book over and over again" "One of those books that you don't want to end" "Absolutely amazing story" "This is one of the BEST BOOKS EVER WRITTEN!" "A really moving story of hope love and determination" "this is one of the most life-affirming books I have read"