New friends. New beginnings. Old secrets… ‘Sweet and heartwarming’ – Bestselling author MARIAN KEYES ‘The word “uplifting” was invented for this tender and poignant story. It’s a beautifully written debut, a must-read’ – Bestselling author JUDY LEIGH New friends. New beginnings. Old secrets… ‘Sweet and heartwarming’ – Bestselling author MARIAN KEYES ‘The word “uplifting” was invented for this tender and poignant story. It’s 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 couldn’t 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 they’ve been running from… Fans of FAITH HOGAN’s The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club, SHEILA O’FLANAGAN 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 Ruby’s 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, you’ll want to visit time and again’ – Evie Gaughan ‘An emotionally riveting story of friendship and secrets’ – Amanda Cassidy ‘A warm and charming debut that’s absolutely full of heart’ – Ally Sinclair 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 Ruby’s 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, you’ll want to visit time and again. It’s 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 … Rosie’s colourful prose pulls the reader in. I’m excited for what comes next!’ – Amanda Cassidy ‘A warm and charming debut that’s absolutely full of heart’ – Ally Sinclair the most emotional, uplifting story of 2023, set in the sweeping Irish countryside perfect for fans of Faith Hogan Rosie Hannigan is the pen name of Amy Gaffney, who hails from Kildare and is a graduate of UCD’s 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. Amy’s 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 Limerick’s 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. the most emotional, uplifting story of 2023, set in the sweeping Irish countryside perfect for fans of Faith Hogan · The Moonlight Gardening Club will do for gardening what Faith Hogan’s bestselling The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club did for wild swimming.· Gardening and sustainability are massively on trend right now, and the ‘moonlight’ element provides a fresh, intriguing and magical twist.· The rural Irish setting is a massive draw for readers the world over.· The perfect Mother’s Day gift all over the world!· Under her real name (Amy Gaffney), Rosie Hannigan’s short story Mother May I was shortlisted for the Irish Book Awards in 2019. Competition: The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club;The Gin Sisters’ Promise;The Summer of Lost and Found;Circle of Friends. Faith Hogan;Sheila O’Flanagan;Mary Alice Monroe;Lauren K. Denton;Noelle Harrison;Sian O’Gorman;Maeve Binchy;Elin Hilderbrand;Veronica Henry;Catherine Alliott;Santa Montefiore;Jill Mansell
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