The Seekers' Garden
by Isa Pearl Ritchie
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Pub Date 16 Aug 2021 | Archive Date 18 Sep 2021
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Description
If you stand still for long enough, the past catches up with you…
Leaving behind the fragments of her old life, Marcia Reed-Wilton crosses the world to return to her dilapidated childhood home and dig up the weeds of the past.
Next door, Mrs Everglade struggles to maintain her independence in spite of her increasing frailty.
Sixteen-year-old Lea escapes into her poetry to cope with depression until meeting Alex, a much more potent distraction.
Meanwhile, Iris leaves her career on a whim to embark on an adventure of an entirely different kind, moving to a sleepy seaside town to write a book.
On the other side of the world in opposite seasons, Zane, vocalist for a popular band is haunted by cryptic dreams that lead him home.
A few twists of fate and a buried secret leave these individuals deeply and unexpectedly connected.
The Seekers' Garden is a lush and captivating exploration of loss, growth and spirituality, revealing the way connections form in unlikely places.
Advance Praise
"The Seekers' Garden by Isa Ritchie took me by complete surprise. The synopsis doesn't do justice for all of the topics this novel covers and weaves together so creatively. The five main characters are so different from each other, each giving such a unique perspective on life that I almost felt like I was reading journal entries. With this writing style you cannot help but like the characters because you're on a personal level with them." - Tracy Beth, reviewer
Featured Reviews
Anna M, Reviewer
This is a profoundly moving, beautiful book. I loved all of the characters, deeply, and didn't want to leave their world. The Seeker's Garden is a treasure, and I'm delighted to have found it.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Amy G, Reviewer
A story of life thru the eyes of many different people all from different ages. They all have one thing in common. They are trying to find themselves and live. This book has moments of heartbreak, love, and hope.
Moraig M, Reviewer
This is a unique story about 5 very different people with various issues going on in their lives, all on a soul-searching journey and a way to move forward with what they feel is blocking them emotionally.
Marcia moves from England to New Zealand, Iris leaves her unfulfilling job on a whim to write a self-help book while her teenage son Alex struggles with life and his girlfriend. Lea is Alex’s girlfriend and tries to make sense of the feelings she has for Alex and life in general. Mrs. Evergreen is the aging woman living next door to Marcia and Zane, the rockstar living on the other side of the world. As the story moves along the events bring the main characters together.
I liked the way the connections to each other were made to each other. The author gives us a very personal look at the characters inner thoughts. It’s a book with influences of holistic awareness and New Age philosophy. The spirituality side is strong. While this might appeal to many people, it’s not an area that holds too much interest for me however it didn’t detract my curiosity in the storyline and my appreciation of the author’s . writing. I think perhaps people that are looking at new ways of seeing things and a different perspective of life might enjoy this novel.
Thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for the chance to read an ARC of The Seekers Garden by Isa Pearl Ritchie in exchange for an unbiased review.
Cassandra M, Reviewer
This is the perfect book if you happen to find yourself in a period of change or contemplation. Beautifully written, it easily transports readers on their own journey through the stories of each character and examines relationships in a far deeper way than I was prepared for. I highly recommend this book!
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