The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh, Paperback, 9781447298892 | Buy online at The Nile
Departments
 Free Returns*

The Language of Flowers

Author: Vanessa Diffenbaugh  

Paperback

A heartbreaking and redemptive novel about the meaning of flowers - and what it means to love

A heartbreaking and redemptive novel about the meaning of flowers – and what it means to love.

Read more
$27.01
Or pay later with
Check delivery options
Paperback

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Summary

A heartbreaking and redemptive novel about the meaning of flowers - and what it means to love

A heartbreaking and redemptive novel about the meaning of flowers – and what it means to love.

Read more

Description

The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a moving story of hope and forgiveness, and an international bestseller.

The Victorians used flowers to express emotions: honeysuckle for devotion, azaleas for passion, and red roses for love. For Victoria Jones, flowers and their meanings are her only connection to the world – although for her, they are most useful in expressing feelings such as grief, mistrust and solitude.

After a childhood in the foster care system, Victoria – now eighteen – has nowhere to go, and sleeps in a public park, where she plants a small garden of her own. When her talent is discovered by a local florist, she discovers her gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But it takes a meeting with a mysterious vendor at the flower market for her to realize what's been missing in her own life. As she starts to fall for him, though, she must confront a painful secret from her past – and decide whether it's worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness.

Read more

Critic Reviews

Marvellous Sunday Times
A unique and fascinating debut Good Housekeeping
Captivating Woman and Home
Moving and beautifully written Sunday Telegraph
Instantly entrancing Elle

Read more

About the Author

Vanessa Diffenbaugh was born and raised in northern California. After studying creative writing, she went on to teach art and technology to youth in low-income communities. She and her husband PK have four children: Donovan, Tre'von, Graciela and Miles. Vanessa is also the co-founder of Camellia Network, whose mission is to create a nationwide movement to support youth transitioning from foster care. She and her family live in Monterey, California.

The Language of Flowers is Vanessa's first novel. It was published in over forty countries, and was a Sunday Times Top Ten bestseller in the UK. She is also the author of We Never Asked for Wings.

Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Pan Macmillan | Picador
Published
19th May 2016
Edition
New edition
Pages
432
ISBN
9781447298892

Returns

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.

$27.01
Or pay later with
Check delivery options