Literary Gardens

Gardens both real and imagined have long captured our imaginations. They are places of mystery and magic, beauty and danger, romance and revelation. Writers have used them to reflect longing and create unforgettable moments of drama, escape, and wonder.

Explore the Magic of Literary Gardens

Literary Gardens explores thirty of the most atmospheric and emotionally charged gardens in literature. From The Secret Garden and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to Rebecca and The Great Gatsby, these fictional gardens beautifully capture the atmosphere and emotion of the stories they belong to.

• Some gardens feel peaceful or nostalgic.
• Others are rich with mystery or unspoken tension.

Each garden is shaped by the characters and moments revealed within them, offering a unique emotional landscape.

Rediscover Stories Through Lyrical Storytelling

In Literary Gardens, readers will:

• Uncover new stories.
• Rediscover old favourites.

Sandra Lawrence’s lyrical storytelling, combined with Lucille Clerc’s evocative vision, brings these literary gardens to life, making them unforgettable.

A Tribute to Timeless Spaces

Literary Gardens is a heartfelt tribute to the spaces that linger in our minds long after the final page. It’s the perfect gift for yourself or anyone who has ever dreamed of stepping through the page and into another world.