Communicating emotions through the Victorian flower code.
If you're intrigued by the Victorian era and the almost magical way in which flowers can convey deep emotions, then "The Language of Flowers" might just blossom in your hands. It's a novel that not only weaves an enchanting story but also reignites a passion for the subtleties of floral symbolism that can reflect our most intimate feelings. This book could become a favorite for its lyrical prose and the poignant journey of self-discovery of its protagonist.
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2011)
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ISBN: 9780330532013
Authors:
Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Publisher: Pan Publishing
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.09
(rated by 227488 readers)
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The Victorian language of flowers was used to convey romantic expressions: honeysuckle for devotion, asters for patience, and red roses for love. But for Victoria Jones, it's been more useful in communicating mistrust and solitude. After a childhood spent in the foster-care system, she is unable to get close to anybody, and her only connection to the world is through flowers and their meanings. Now eighteen and emancipated from the system with nowhere to go, Victoria realizes she has a gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But an unexpected encounter with a mysterious stranger has her questioning what's been missing in her life. And when she's forced to confront a painful secret from her past, she must decide whether it's worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness.
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Communicating emotions through the Victorian flower code.
If you're intrigued by the Victorian era and the almost magical way in which flowers can convey deep emotions, then "The Language of Flowers" might just blossom in your hands. It's a novel that not only weaves an enchanting story but also reignites a passion for the subtleties of floral symbolism that can reflect our most intimate feelings. This book could become a favorite for its lyrical prose and the poignant journey of self-discovery of its protagonist.
- Goodreads Choice Award Nominee for Fiction (2011)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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