The Girls in the Garden Summary
Jewell, Lisa

The Girls in the Garden Overview

The Girls in the Garden is a novel by Lisa Jewell. The book is set in London, England. The story demonstrates that danger can come from any source, even the most unlikely ones. Fearing for her daughters’ safety after her husband set fire to the family home in a schizophrenic episode, Clare Wild moves to a new apartment adjacent to a communal park. Clare is so focused on her fear that her husband will find them that she ignores the dangers just beyond her door. Themes in the novel include the impact of rumors, different styles of parenting, and the realities of mental illness.