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The Garden of Lost and Found: The spellbinding, epic tale of the power of family love Kindle Edition

by Harriet Evans (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 4,166 ratings


'A sweeping novel you won't put down' Katie Fforde

'A poignant story of love and loss' Daily Mail

Who would choose to destroy what they love the most?

Nightingale House, 1919.

Liddy Horner discovers her husband, the world-famous artist Sir Edward Horner, burning his best-known painting The Garden of Lost and Found days before his sudden death.

Nightingale House was the Horner family's beloved home - a gem of design created to inspire happiness - and it was here Ned painted The Garden of Lost and Found, capturing his children on a perfect day, playing in the rambling Eden he and Liddy made for them.

One magical moment. Before it all came tumbling down...

When Ned and Liddy's great-granddaughter Juliet is sent the key to Nightingale House, she opens the door onto a forgotten world. The house holds its mysteries close but she is in search of answers.

Something shattered this corner of paradise. But what?

'This sweeping tale is by turns painfully sad and heart-lifting, with characters that stay with you' Good Housekeeping

'Evans' storytelling feels both authentic and satisfying. An immersive mystery' Woman & Home

'Evans tells a poignant tale of the Horner family and their magical, mysterious country home' Woman

'I can't remember the last time I was so enthralled' Red

'Epic, absorbing . . . full of intrigue and emotion' Fabulous

What readers love about THE GARDEN OF LOST AND FOUND:

'The house felt alive in its own way so much so that I felt like I had been there. The descriptions were amazing, a precious touch which enhanced it all. I absolutely loved losing myself within the story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'This book was everything I want from a novel, two time frames, family secrets. I'm a big fan of Lucinda Riley and this was very much on similar ground to her novels. Very highly recommended' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

'The descriptions of the garden, the Doll's House and the Dovecote, used as Ned's studio, are vivid and pleasurable. An enticing mystery to keep you interested to the very end' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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    18 April 2019
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'Utterly gorgeous and filled with flowers and paintings, secrets and heartbreak ... and always hope' ― Veronica Henry

'Filled with brilliantly believable characters, this is one not to miss' ― Woman’s Own

'This epic, absorbing novel is full of intrigue, emotion and characters who'll really stay with you.' ― Fabulous Magazine

Evans is the reigning queen of the big house family saga and her latest, an addictive tale of love, art, loss and long-held secrets centring around an artist's inexplicable destruction of his most famous painting, is her best yet. The sort of book that has you ignoring family and friends long into the night ― I Newspaper

This isn't a comfortable read, but ultimately a rewarding one ― The Weekly

Utterly compelling and well written ― Hot Brands Cool Places

My top book of 2019 ― Dinah Jeffries

'Evans's storytelling feels both authentic and satisfying. An immersive mystery.' ― Woman & Home

'This sweeping tale is by turns painfully sad and heart-lifting, with characters that stay with you.'

― Good Housekeeping

'A sweeping novel you won't put down' ― Katie Ffforde

Evans tells a poignant tale of the Horner family and their magical, mysterious country home ― Woman

Harriet Evans's family saga is a poignant story of love and loss across three generations. ― Daily Mail

'No one writes gripping family sagas like Harriet Evans' ― Irish Times

A spellbinding story, brimming with flowers and paintings, loss and courage ― Independent

I can't remember the last time I was so enthralled and affected by a story and its characters ― Red

From the Back Cover

'Comfort reading of the highest order' India Knight

'If you are reading this letter it means the sketch has been sold ... Nightingale House is now yours. It has long concerned me that you do not know the truth of it all and that at last I must right a wrong.'

England, 1918. To the millions around the world who queued to see it, 'The Garden of Lost and Found' is an exquisite painting of childhood innocence.

To Liddy, whose children play in that painted garden, it is a portrait of all she has lost. For her great-grand daughter Juliet, it's an inheritance of secrets and loss which she must try to understand.

And Ned Horner, the genius who painted it? He only wanted to create a refuge from the outside world... but in so doing set his family on their path of destruction.

The unputdownable new novel from Sunday Times bestseller Harriet Evans is a tale of love at its most powerful and of family bonds tested to the limit, told by three generations of extraordinary women.

Readers love Harriet Evans

'This sweeping tale is by turns painfully sad and heart-lifting, with characters that stay with you' Good Housekeeping

'Heart-stopping and wonderful' Sophie Kinsella

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07G17H4PZ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Review
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 18 April 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 555 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1472251022
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Best Sellers Rank: 144,202 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
  • Customer reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 4,166 ratings

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Harriet Evans

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Hello lovely readers. Thank you for stopping by. Here’s a bit more about me and my books:

I’m the author of fourteen novels.

I’ve been a Richard and Judy book club selection twice and have shaken both Richard and Judy’s hands. I have sold over a million copies and been a Top Ten bestseller and still can’t believe I am lucky enough to be a writer.

I used to work in publishing editing some wonderful authors including Penny Vincenzi, Marian Keyes and Sue Townsend but my proudest moment was reissuing LACE as a very junior editor at Penguin.

In June 2025 my novel THE TREASURES will be published by Penguin. It is the first in a trilogy about a family, the Ravens, over a fifty years, from their beginnings to the present day. I am so excited about people reading it and can’t wait to hear what you think. I am really proud of it. I'm currently writing the second in the trilogy- more soon.

My favourite writers write the kind of books you find on holiday home shelves with faded covers and I want my books to have the same effect: Daphne du Maurier, Elizabeth Jane Howard, Rosamunde Pilcher, Penny Vincenzi, Dorothy L Sayers, Susan Howatch, Sally Beauman, Georgette Heyer, all of the Brontes, and of course Jane Austen.

I love musicals, karaoke, long hilly walks in the countryside, hedgerows (also Bramley Hedge), old Laura Ashley catalogues, Cheers and Frasier, peppermint creams and reading.

I have a very large fluffy cat whom we adopted last year when he decided to move into our house without consulting anyone else. It is like living with Ken from the Barbie movie.

I have two daughters. They are embarrassed by everything I do. Girls i’m only getting started, sorry.

I live in Bath, home of Jane Austen and Bath buns (but full disclosure have never had a Bath bun).

Last year I published my first murder mystery under the name Harriet F Townson, D is for Death, set in 1935 and featuring detective Dora Wildwood who finds a body in a library. There will be more Dora books, I don’t know when, but I adored writing it and her.

I am on the management committee of the Society of Authors, fighting for better deals for authors, talking about the dangers of AI, ghostwriters, bad contracts, ghosting, royalties and other issues facing authors. I volunteer with Inspiring the Future, aiming to widen aspiration for all children, and am an ambassador for the London Library.

I’m on instagram as @harrietevansauthor Please do come and say hello there.

Thank you. Love and good books, Harrie x

Customer reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
4,166 global ratings

Customers say

Customers find this book to be an enjoyable light-hearted read with a well-constructed storyline full of plot twists. The writing is fabulous, and customers appreciate the amazing descriptions, with one review highlighting the colorful and scented garden details. Customers describe it as a sad but poignant family saga that kept them guessing until the end, though opinions about character development and pacing are mixed.

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97 customers mention ‘Enjoyment’89 positive8 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a light-hearted and fascinating read.

"A good read that grips you from the start. I really enjoyed the twists and turns of this book.?" Read more

"I enjoyed the Book. It was a great read." Read more

"Enjoyable read and ,even though there was some gothic horror in the treatment of Liddy, it was not as dark as some of HE books...." Read more

"I loved this book. One of my favourite reads. Sad but poignant. Beautifully told." Read more

69 customers mention ‘Storyline’59 positive10 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, which features plot twists and is guided gracefully through its history, making it an utterly compelling family saga.

"Lovely story with beautiful descriptions. Couldn't wait to continue reading it. Author draws you in." Read more

"...Lots of surprising twists and turns woven into an excellent story. Recommend." Read more

"Well written and fascinating story" Read more

"A beautiful story...." Read more

18 customers mention ‘Writing quality’17 positive1 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"This is a superb book. Beautifully written. The plot is quite intricate so you need to pay attention to keep up with it...." Read more

"Well written. Believeable and likeable charactors, realistic and at times sad." Read more

"I loved this book because it is very well written and gripping throughout. I really cared about the characters and found it difficult to put down." Read more

"A beautifully written book." Read more

15 customers mention ‘Emotional content’12 positive3 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as sad yet poignant, and one customer mentions experiencing both laughter and tears.

"Fabulous novel. Totally absorbing, fine storyline, so emotional my wife wept when she told me certain parts of the story." Read more

"Absolutely loved this book. I laughed and cried and was sorry when I got to the end. There's not many books I've felt like that about!..." Read more

"Carries you along, emotional, well constructed, fast paced" Read more

"...It was a depressing read, none of the characters were particularly likeable. The discription of the gardens and surrounding areas was good...." Read more

14 customers mention ‘Description’12 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the book's descriptions, particularly its gardening references and colorful, scented garden scenes. One customer notes how the story is told from multiple viewpoints, while another mentions how it ties together various narrative threads through time.

"Lovely story with beautiful descriptions. Couldn't wait to continue reading it. Author draws you in." Read more

"...Lots of interesting characters. Tragic but happy too. Very descriptive. Loved it." Read more

"...because otherwise there is a lot to delight the reader here, lush descriptions of the house past and present, and an intricate web of family..." Read more

"...The descriptions were amazing with the added extras about the garden and how to look after it, a precious touch which enhanced it all...." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Family history’7 positive2 negative

Customers appreciate the family history in the book, with one customer highlighting how it spans three generations and another noting its intricate web of relationships.

"This was an enjoyable family saga set over several generations and timelines...." Read more

"...descriptions of the house past and present, and an intricate web of family relationships, not to mention a dash of romance...." Read more

"This is a intriguing story about the secrets and lies families sometimes tell and how it can unravel to affect the future." Read more

"A bit 'all over the place'. Too many generations and interconnections of mothers, grandmothers, great grandmothers...." Read more

30 customers mention ‘Character development’17 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the character development in the book, with some finding them marvellous and dimensional, while others find them unconvincing.

"A beautifully written book, great characters. I was really sad when it ended because I felt as if I’d lost some friends. I didn’t want it to end!!" Read more

"...Too many characters, too many periods in history - I didn't know whether I was coming or going. I won't be reading any more books by this author." Read more

"A rich narrative, intriguing plot and well rounded, believable characters - this is Harriet Evans at her best. I highly recommend this author." Read more

"...Two dimensional characters, disconnected dialogue and an unbelievable (in the worst sense) story combine to make this a waste of money...." Read more

29 customers mention ‘Pacing’15 positive14 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the pacing of the book, with some finding it engrossing and keeping them guessing until the end, while others describe it as tedious.

"Carries you along, emotional, well constructed, fast paced" Read more

"I found it too drawn out and just not my cup of tea. I prefer something darker and less girly" Read more

"The story felt very real and yet magical at the same time. Kept you guessing until the end. Absolutely loved it." Read more

"...sagas but I found it almost impossible to focus and really struggled to get to the end...." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Lizanne Lloyd
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery, romance & a family saga
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 September 2019
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    This is a story across four generations of the happiness and suffering of the women who came to live in Nightingale House. Initially we meet Liddy and her artist husband Ned Horner living in the house she had inherited from her mother. They seem to have lived an idyllic married life in the house and garden but now in 1918 tragedy has touched them. But the story moves back in time to describe the time when Liddy lived in London and she and her sister Mary met penniless Ned and his generous friend Dalbeattie, an architect. Their interactions are the basis for an incredible saga and the repercussions continue into the next two generations. Reading of Liddy’s cruel treatment at home, where she is subject to gaslighting, is hard but her inner strength carries her through to a future with Ned.
    In contrast, we suddenly move forward to a typical 21st century family, meeting Liddy’s great grand-daughter, Juliet an art historian, struggling to bring up 3 children in a troubled marriage. The descriptions of a teenager, small girl and a toddler are hilarious and realistic, and I could feel for Juliet as she tried to maintain her professionalism at work with so little support from her husband. Discovering she has inherited Nightingale House changes her life dramatically and is not welcomed by her children. In many ways I preferred reading about Juliet to the story of Liddy and of Stella, Juliet’s grandmother, but they are essential to the person Juliet is, to her love for the house and garden and her intense interest in art.
    The descriptions of the garden, the Doll’s House and the Dovecote, used as Ned’s studio, are vivid and pleasurable and the context of Edwardian art, fascinating to read. A book which should appeal to those who like contemporary or historical novels with an enticing mystery to keep you interested to the very end.
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  • Bethtinne
    4.0 out of 5 stars good family saga
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 May 2025
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    Enjoyable read and ,even though there was some gothic horror in the treatment of Liddy, it was not as dark as some of HE books. Worked out pretty early what the twist was with Stella but still enjoyed it very much.
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  • sally whitfield
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 23 August 2019
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    The cover and the good reviews drew me to this. This book was everything I want from a novel, two time frames, family secrets In fact it was just wonderful. The main character Juliet I did find quite irritating but I did warm to her at the end, her husband was a total p...k!! The story of Lydia and Ned was so engrossing this was wonderfully written with good twists. I didn't realise that I have read another book by this author until I'd finished this one it was love always which I didn't care for this seemed like it was written by someone else. I'm a big fan of Lucinda Riley and this was very much on similar ground to her novels. Very highly recommended by me.
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  • E S
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book to get lost in
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2019
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    Really loved this book. It took a few pages to get started, I found the beginning a bit confusing, but once the story started properly it became addictive and was difficult to put down. It's told from a few different view points at different times in history and the different stories weave together to come to a satisfying conclusion. Will definitely look out for more from this author again.
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  • Bluebell Girl
    3.0 out of 5 stars A little bit disappointing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 April 2024
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    The Garden of Lost and Found by Harriet Evans was another book for my book club. It started out a nice read but as there are dual timelines, and we switch between the 1900's and the 2000's it became a little difficult to follow and I was beginning to get confused with all the different characters. I fell at around 100 pages and put it down for a bit. When I returned to it again after a few days, I was determined to finish it and I am glad that I did. It has an interesting plot but I don't think that the characters were fully fleshed out, as there were too many of them. The book was very long too, I think it would have benefitted from being very heavily edited. Far too much description and detail (and characters) I am glad that I finished it but would not read it again, nor would I recommend it.
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  • Kerensa Jennings, Author of Seas of Snow
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lacked addictability
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 November 2019
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    There are three main reasons why I buy a book... either the cover art draws me in; the reviews and blurb entice me; or personal recommendations make me feel I can’t miss out. With this book, I had seen it was a Sunday Times bestseller - which is a good sign; and I read a brilliant write-up on Good Housekeeping. Plus I love the cover....

    I enjoyed meandering through this book and the story jollies along, backwards and forwards through time. The main character, Juliet, irritated me rather a lot. I thought the historic narratives were both more interesting, and more believable.

    I loved the premise of the story, and I loved the Lydia-Ned elements. But for me, this book was just a bit too put-downable for someone with a very busy life to fall in love with. It took me quite a long time to wade through it... mostly because I usually found something more pressing to do. It lacked addictability for me. But I imagine it would be a lovely holiday read if you want to be whisked away and absorbed into a world that has its fair share of magic and intrigue.
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  • SammynannyReads
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 September 2019
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    What a lovely read which had me so drawn in, I never wanted to leave the pages or have it end.
    It has everything you would expect from a best seller and I’m actually envious of friends that are yet to dive in to the heart of the plot. The house felt alive in its own way so much so that I felt like I had been there. The descriptions were amazing with the added extras about the garden and how to look after it, a precious touch which enhanced it all. Huge well done to Harriet! I absolutely loved losing myself within the story.
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  • Ms Georgina S Jennings
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful story.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2024
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    I loved this book from start to finish, finding it hard to put down. I didn’t want it to end.
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  • Denise Jones
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book!
    Reviewed in the United States on 1 November 2019
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    I simply loved this book, kept me enthralled from beginning to end. I can recommend it!
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  • Doortje
    5.0 out of 5 stars Commantaire
    Reviewed in France on 27 April 2020
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    Je recommande ce livre a tout le monde
    Trės bien ecrit.
    Passionant
    Je vais lire encore une livre d'elle, sur Kindle.
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  • Blafies
    5.0 out of 5 stars Que interesante
    Reviewed in Spain on 25 September 2020
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    Estoy en la mitad del libro
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  • Enrico
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
    Reviewed in Italy on 17 August 2021
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    Good read
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  • Alison Bazley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
    Reviewed in Australia on 19 February 2020
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    Loved this book
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