Margaret longed for more than the poverty she was born into. But will her naïve ambitions cost her everything she loves?

America, 1940s. Desperate to escape a life of hardship, young Margaret Rose elopes with an older, wealthy man against her domineering father's wishes. However, her dreams of a glamorous future are shattered when her husband's ship is torpedoed after the US enters World War II. Suddenly a widow, Margaret must forge a fresh path for herself in a society where the odds seem stacked against her success.

Can she rise above this catastrophic misfortune to create the life she deserves? Or will the memory of her lost love and the era's strict social constraints prove too much to overcome?

Poignant and heartfelt, The Scent of Gardenias chronicles one woman's battle to carve out her own identity and independence in 20th-century America. If you crave emotional family drama, raw emotional battles, and inspirational stories of courage and tenacity, then you'll love this compelling historical fiction novel.

Buy The Scent of Gardenias now to be swept away by this unforgettable tale!

- A must-read for book clubs and fans of women's fiction
- Relatable themes regarding the contemporary female experience
- Inspired by a true story
- An emotional rollercoaster - have the tissues ready!