Winter Garden
384
Novel • Fiction
England • 1840s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Winter Garden by Adele Ashworth takes place in 1849 Britain and follows 29-year-old British spy Madeleine DuMais, who is sent to the coastal community of Winter Garden to break up an opium smuggling ring. Partnered with the enigmatic Thomas Blackwood, Madeleine must navigate the dangers of espionage while confronting personal demons and a growing romantic attraction to Thomas as they work to expose the crime.
Romantic
Mysterious
Emotional
Bittersweet
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Adele Ashworth's Winter Garden is celebrated for its engaging plot and rich historical detail. Readers appreciate the complex characters and steamy romance, though some feel the pacing is uneven. Overall, it’s considered a captivating read for fans of historical romance.
Fans of Winter Garden by Adele Ashworth are likely to enjoy intricate historical romance with a touch of mystery. Similar to readers of Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series or Lisa Kleypas's Wallflowers series, they appreciate rich, character-driven plots set in the 19th century with strong, passionate leads and emotional depth.
1,496 ratings
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384
Novel • Fiction
England • 1840s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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