The Moonlight Gardening Club

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New friends. New beginnings. Old secrets

Sweet and heartwarming Bestselling author MARIAN KEYES

The word uplifting was invented for this tender and poignant story. Its a beautifully written debut, a must-read Bestselling author JUDY LEIGH
Though they come from the same small Irish village, lonely widow Ruby and struggling single mother Frankie couldnt be more different.

Then they discover the Moonlight Gardening Club, founded to remind its members that even on the darkest of nights, beauty and light can still be found. As they plant flowers chosen specially to be enjoyed under a carpet of stars in the gentle glow of moonlight, an unexpected friendship starts to bloom and it might be just what each of them needs.

But when shocking secrets from the past are revealed, both their worlds are turned upside down. If their friendship is going to survive, each of them must face what theyve been running from

Fans of FAITH HOGANs The Ladies Midnight Swimming Club, SHEILA OFLANAGAN and MARY ALICE MONROE will fall head over heels for this emotional story about secrets, fresh starts and the power of friendship, set in enchanting Ireland.

Readers are loving The Moonlight Gardening Club:

What a delight a gorgeous, emotional read with characters to hold your heart Liz Fenwick

A poignant, heartwarming, uplifting story of the enriching gift of friendship Patricia Scanlan

Full of warmth and heart Rosie Hannigan is an exciting new voice in Irish fiction Hazel Gaynor

A beautiful, warm book with relatable characters and plenty of surprises Rachael English

Secrets, love and forgiveness the perfect seaside read! Amelia Addler

Frankie and Rubys voices were beautifully distinct Rosie Hannigan is one to watch! Amanda Geard

An evergreen story of friendship and hope written with such warmth and humour, youll want to visit time and again Evie Gaughan

An emotionally riveting story of friendship and secrets Amanda Cassidy

A warm and charming debut thats absolutely full of heart Ally Sinclair

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PRAISE FOR THE MOONLIGHT GARDENING CLUB:

Sweet and heartwarming Marian Keyes

I absolutely loved it. The word uplifting was invented for this tender and poignant story about the unlikely friendship of Ruby and Frankie It's a beautifully written debut, a must-read Judy Leigh

What a delight. It was a gorgeous, emotional read with characters to hold your heart Liz Fenwick

A poignant, heartwarming, uplifting story of the enriching gift of friendship. A terrific debut novel that will enthral readers Patricia Scanlan

Full of warmth and heart, The Moonlight Gardening Club is an absolute delight. Ruby and Frankie are characters to really care for and will definitely inspire you to grab your wellies and get out into the garden! Rosie Hannigan is an exciting new voice in Irish fiction Hazel Gaynor

A beautiful, warm book with relatable characters and plenty of surprises Rachael English

Rosie Hannigan weaves a delightful tale showing how friendship can pull us from our darkest moments. Secrets, love and forgiveness the perfect seaside read! Amelia Addler

Frankie and Rubys voices were beautifully distinct well done to this stunning writer, Rosie Hannigan is one to watch! Amanda Geard

An evergreen story of friendship and hope, The Moonlight Gardening Club is written with such warmth and humour, youll want to visit time and again. Its a moving journey of healing and growth in a gorgeous setting, the perfect book to lose yourself in Evie Gaughan

An emotionally riveting story of friendship and secrets Rosies colourful prose pulls the reader in. Im excited for what comes next! Amanda Cassidy

A warm and charming debut thats absolutely full of heart Ally Sinclair

Author Bio

Rosie Hannigan is the pen name of Amy Gaffney, who hails from Kildare and is a graduate of UCDs Creative Writing MA. In 2021 she was shortlisted for the Penguin Michael Joseph Christmas Love Story Competition. Her poetry is published in Poetry Ireland Review Issue 125, and the Irish Times Hennessy New Irish Writing. Amys short story Mother May I was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards in 2019, in the Short Story of the Year category. She has mentored at University of Limericks Winter Writing School and has been a panel member at various discussions there, and also hosted the Reading Corner at the Murder One Crime Writing Festival in Dublin in 2019.