Buttercups in the Basement

A sequel to the award-winning debut, The Landlord of Hummingbird House. 1967: the summer of love and the year Betty moves into her first home.

Independent. Open. Inexperienced. She is excited to be living with her new husband, William, and committed to returning Hummingbird House to its former glory.

But when she invites captivating new tenants into her home and settles into married life, her world begins to transform in ways she could never have imagined.

She thought she was on a journey toward domesticity and devotion - but her experiences that summer prove to be anything but traditional.

Alternating between the 1960s and the present day, Buttercups in the Basement is a delightful exploration of personal awakening, friendships – and what it means to be happy.

Praise for The Landlord of Hummingbird House:

Winner: Eyelands International Awards Published Novel of the Year, 2021.

An honest and heartfelt novel of personal connection, layer by layer. Jane Harvey’s The Landlord of Hummingbird House is a story of the quiet yet biting sense of imposter syndrome… cosy and warm while addressing real discomforts, regrets, and traumas. From heartbreakingly empathetic characters to descriptive settings, this novel will tingle your senses and stir up your sympathy. Independent Book Review