Author: Sarah Jio
Release Date: May 28, 2013
Publisher: Plume (Penguin Group)
Edition: paperback, 306 pages
Genre:historical, contemporary, women's fiction, mystery, thriller, romance
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"Terrific … compelling … an intoxicating blend of mystery, history and romance, this book is hard to put down." --Real Simple
On the eve of the Second World War, the last surviving specimen of a camellia plant known as the Middlebury Pink lies secreted away on an English country estate. Flora, an amateur American botanist, is contracted by an international ring of flower thieves to infiltrate the household and acquire the coveted bloom. Her search is at once brightened by new love and threatened by her discovery of a series of ghastly crimes.
More than half a century later, garden designer Addison takes up residence at the manor, now owned by the family of her husband, Rex. The couple’s shared passion for mysteries is fueled by the enchanting camellia orchard and an old gardener’s notebook. Yet its pages hint at dark acts ingeniously concealed. If the danger that Flora once faced remains very much alive, will Addison share her fate? (Goodreads)
"Terrific … compelling … an intoxicating blend of mystery, history and romance, this book is hard to put down." --Real Simple
On the eve of the Second World War, the last surviving specimen of a camellia plant known as the Middlebury Pink lies secreted away on an English country estate. Flora, an amateur American botanist, is contracted by an international ring of flower thieves to infiltrate the household and acquire the coveted bloom. Her search is at once brightened by new love and threatened by her discovery of a series of ghastly crimes.
More than half a century later, garden designer Addison takes up residence at the manor, now owned by the family of her husband, Rex. The couple’s shared passion for mysteries is fueled by the enchanting camellia orchard and an old gardener’s notebook. Yet its pages hint at dark acts ingeniously concealed. If the danger that Flora once faced remains very much alive, will Addison share her fate? (Goodreads)
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Not ONE, not TWO, not THREE, but FOUR PRINT COPIES of The Last Camellia by Sarah Jio are up for grabs on Mina's Bookshelf!!! Four copies, four winners: become a blog follower and let me know what's your favorite flower leaving a message in the comment section. Don't forget to include your email address! The contest is open to US residents only. Good luck!
I am already a follower :) My favorite flower is Calceoleria or Pocket Slipper Blossoms as it's called. It's a strange looking flower but that's what I like about it. It looks as though it only has one petal. I just think it's simply beautiful. Strange and beautiful like me lol ;)
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Jazmen, I had to google this flower as I was not familiar ith the name. Now, that's an interesting flower! I like the purple ones. Thank you for bringing it to my attention...always happy to learn something new, especially for a 'black thumb' like me! Thank you for being a follower and entering the contest. Good luck:)
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ReplyDeleteI don't have a favorite flower mostly because I have allergies towards them. They are all so pretty though! This sounds like a great book though...now it is added to my TBR list.
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I am not allergic to them, but I have a problem with the flowers that release a very intense scent :-/ Thank you, Sandy! Best of luck!!!
DeleteI've always liked petunias and pansies. Thank you for the giveaway!
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I love blue petunias, Carol! Thank you for stopping by. Best of luck!
DeleteI love Magnolias. We grew up vacationing down South and have always made sure we have atleast one Magnolia tree in our yard. Looking forward to reading your book.
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DeleteI am a follower, and my favorite flower is the moonflower, which blooms only at night! Thank you for the opportunity to win what sounds like a most intriguing read!
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Great choice! Thank you for entering the contest. Best of luck!
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