About the book
“The Spanish Garden is about memory and how it serves and deceives us. It is about the casualties of war, both the dead and the living, and the need to acknowledge the unnamed and the disappeared. It is about buried secrets and their patient wait to be told. But it is also about the beauty of places which unite people, and how we are marked for life by the youthful experience of intense love and passion, even, or especially, when it is lost.”
One day, one life, one hundred years
On a hot summer morning, in a garden overlooking the Kaipara Harbour, Sidney King reluctantly prepares to mark his 100th birthday. In the same moment, on the opposite side of the world in Spain, a discovery is made which could unlock a mystery that has haunted him for 80 years. Volunteers disinterring skeletons of Spanish Civil War victims unearth a locket which has its own story to tell.
Editions of The Spanish Garden
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781991103116
Read an Excerpt
“The Spanish Garden is about memory and how it serves and deceives us. It is about the casualties of war, both the dead and the living, and the need to acknowledge the unnamed and the disappeared. It is about buried secrets and their patient wait to be told. But it is also about the beauty of places which unite people, and how we are marked for life by the youthful experience of intense love and passion, even, or especially, when it is lost.”
One day, one life, one hundred years
On a hot summer morning, in a garden overlooking the Kaipara Harbour, Sidney King reluctantly prepares to mark his 100th birthday. In the same moment, on the opposite side of the world in Spain, a discovery is made which could unlock a mystery that has haunted him for 80 years. Volunteers disinterring skeletons of Spanish Civil War victims unearth a locket which has its own story to tell.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spanish Garden about?
“The Spanish Garden is about memory and how it serves and deceives us. It is about the casualties of war, both the dead and the living, and the need to acknowledge the unnamed and the disappeared. It is about buried secrets and their patient wait to be told. But it is also about the beauty of places which unite people, and how we are marked for life by the youthful experience of intense love and passion, even, or especially, when it is lost.”
One day, one life, one hundred years
On a hot summer morning, in a garden overlooking the Kaipara Harbour, Sidney King reluctantly prepares to mark his 100th birthday. In the same moment, on the opposite side of the world in Spain, a discovery is made which could unlock a mystery that has haunted him for 80 years. Volunteers disinterring skeletons of Spanish Civil War victims unearth a locket which has its own story to tell.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Spanish Garden?
Fiction > Historical fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Spanish Garden?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781991103116
How long is The Spanish Garden and how many pages does it have?
The Spanish Garden has 256 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Spanish Garden?
Cliff Taylor
Who is the Publisher of the book The Spanish Garden?
Quentin Wilson Publishing
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Spanish Garden is available as paperback(ISBN 9781991103116)
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