Petals of Eternity- Amid the ruins of a war-torn world, Ashcombe Manor stands as a symbol of endurance-and its roses bloom defiantly, their beauty untouched by the encroaching devastation. For Lady Eva Ashcombe, the manor and its storied garden are more than a home-they are a legacy she has sworn to protect, even as the tides of war threaten to consume everything she holds dear.
The estate bears the scars of loss: the tenants are struggling, the fields are barren, and the war effort demands more than Ashcombe can give. Eva fights to hold it all together, even as the British War Office's relentless demands loom closer. When an envoy arrives with orders to transform Ashcombe into a military depot, Eva must choose between preserving her family's heritage and surrendering to the pressures of a nation at war. With the tenants' trust wavering and the land's future at stake, Eva's resolve is tested like never before.
Complicating her fight is the absence of Captain Nathaniel Grey, the man whose love steadies her in uncertain times. Stationed in London and mired in his own battles, Nathaniel's letters become Eva's only solace-each word a lifeline, each promise a fragile tether to hope. But as whispers of betrayal within the War Office reach her ears, Eva realizes that Ashcombe's survival is not the only thing at risk. The world she has built, the people she loves, and even her own heart could be torn apart by the choices she must make.
Petals of Eternity is a sweeping tale of resilience, forbidden love, and quiet courage in the face of overwhelming odds. With lush, evocative prose and unforgettable characters, it explores the enduring power of hope in the darkest of times. Fans of The Nightingale and Downton Abbey will be captivated by this story of one woman's fight to protect her home, her people, and the fragile beauty of a garden that refuses to wither.
