The Enchanted Garden

by Iris Bromige

Her cousin Julian had been Fiona's closest friend ever since her childhood. She was always glad of his kindness and understanding, and the refuge of his beautiful garden. Twelve years separated them in age but at eighteen Fiona felt that Julian was still inclined to treat her as a child.

In contrast Fiona's widowed father was cold and critical towards her. At times he seemed openly hostile. He planned to transform his shy daughter into a hostess who could help him attain his ambition to become mayor of Elton. He didn't even seem to notice that she was unhappy. But when Fiona decided that she was standing in the way of Julian's marriage, the only solution seemed to be to leave her friend and go away for a while ...

192 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1956

About the author

Pseudonym: Anne Tracey

Iris Bromige was born in 1912, and as adult lived in Surrey, England. Her hobbies were gardening, collecting gramaphone records of opera and the classics, colour photography and bird-watching. She also enjoyed country walking with her husband and their dog, listening to music, going to the opera and trying to play the piano.

She was popular for her many novels, particularly those about the Courtland and Rainwood families.

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Reviews

[Hemavathy DM Suppiah-Devi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Charming little story, although Celia and Laurie's relationship was much more interesting than Julian and Fiona's. Wonderful descriptions of the garden, the English countryside and the Swiss landscape.