From INTERNATIONAL BEST SELLING AUTHOR Sara Alexi, who ranks as one of Amazon.co.uk’s TOP Literary Fiction authors
The first in the Greek Village Collection
Sara Alexi weaves this entrancing story of the burgeoning relationship that develops between two people from very different backgrounds and cultures; an English woman living in Greece and the Pakistani illegal immigrant who becomes her … becomes her gardener and house boy.
Each brings their own problems, their own past baggage, and she approaches these with sympathy and understanding as well as exploring the nuances and differences in therir cultures as they become more and more dependent on each other.
This is a book that will stay with you long after you’ve finished reading…
What other readers have to say about The Illegal Gardener …
‘A really intelligent, moving book.’
‘Sensitive with beautifully crafted characters that you really cared about.’
‘The Illegal Gardener’ is a story of betrayal, love, trust and friendship. Not a romance but perhaps a lesson in life on just how young minds can be damaged by spite or thoughtlessness, and how those same minds can be repaired by true friends.’
‘I was captivated from the start unable to put the book down.’
‘The Illegal Gardener’ is a delightful story, filled not only with love of Greece but a deep understanding of the varieties of love which can bring people together.’
‘reminiscent of Remains of the Day.’
‘The author has huge potential and if she keeps writing and developing like this then I wouldn’t be at all surprised to see her name on a future Man Booker list!’
‘A good tale well told. Shades of Steinbeck and Bradbury.’
‘A most charming and sensitive book.’
If you like Gerald Durrell you’ll love this book…
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I loved the clash of cultures as the main characters interacted and eventually became friends and helped each other grow in understanding of not only themselves and each other, but also the other people in their lives. I enjoyed their entire journey. I can’t wait to read more from this author and plan on discussing this book at my next book club …
I enjoyed this book. It was different from what I’m used to reading. The characters were well developed and it was well written.
Engaging
an admirable goal but highly unlikely …. usually rescues involve people who do not want to obey house rules.
Perspective is a funny thing and I loved how the 2 main characters perspective of each other changed through out the story
Juliet is seeking to bring a measure of control to her life. On impulse, she sells her English home and buys a rundown farmhouse in a tiny Greek village. In need of a helping hand to tame the unruly and neglected garden, Juliet hires Aaman, a Pakistani living illegally in the country.
He has traveled to Greece to try to find a way to raise money …