The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt

The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt is a gothic novel set in Victorian London, focusing on Harriet Hunt, a young woman living alone in Sunnyside House following her father's mysterious disappearance. Harriet is considered peculiar by society, preferring the solitude of her home and the company of her extraordinary garden—a wild, magical space filled with sentient plants that respond to her emotions and protect her from harm.

When suspicion for her father's disappearance falls on her, Harriet marries a seemingly charming man to protect herself. However, she soon realizes that her new husband might be worse than her father and that she's integral to a dark plot created by the men around her. To free herself and discover the truth, she must learn to channel the power of her strange, magical garden.

This novel explores themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the struggle against societal constraints, blending elements of magical realism with a richly atmospheric setting. It's a story about a woman taking control of her life—with a little help from the magic within her.

The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt has been praised for its enchanting narrative and feminist undertones, making it a compelling read for fans of modern fairy tales and historical fiction alike.