Consider the Lily

Kit Dysart, the heir to the Hinton Dysart estate, marries Matty Verrall instead of Daisy Chudleigh, but he cannot forget her. Matty finds solace and a gift in re-creating the estate's garden.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 544 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Atlantic Books

Summer, 1929. The Hinton Dysart estate is on the verge of bankruptcy, and Kit Dysart, the heir, is at a loss for solutions. However, everything changes when he meets the lively Daisy Chudleigh and her cousin, the heiress Matty Verrall, at his sister's wedding. Despite his deep affection for Daisy, Kit is compelled to marry Matty due to his family's financial struggles.

As time passes, Matty grows increasingly discontent in her loveless marriage, and she finds solace and a newfound gift in re-creating the estate's garden. This captivating story unfolds between three individuals, and "Consider the Lily" is a poignant and exquisite novel that transports readers to a rich and nostalgic world of England between the wars.

Through Matty's journey of self-discovery and healing, the novel explores the complexities of love, duty, and sacrifice, offering a profound reflection on the human experience. The characters are vividly portrayed, with their flaws, strengths, and emotions resonating with the reader. The estate's garden serves as a metaphor for growth and transformation, symbolizing Matty's journey toward self-actualization and finding true happiness.

"Consider the Lily" is a captivating and emotionally charged novel that will leave readers longing for more. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to transport us to different times and places.

Weight: 375g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838955397
Edition number: Main