The Lavender House - Softcover

Hilary Boyd trained as a nurse at Great Ormond Street Hospital, then as a marriage guidance counselor. After a degree in English Literature at London University in her thirties, she moved into health journalism, writing a Mind, Body, Spirit column for the Daily Express. She published six non-fiction books on health-related subjects before turning to fiction and writing a string of bestsellers, starting with Thursdays in the Park. Hilary is married to film director/producer Don Boyd.

"Realistic, charming, and thoughtful, Boyd does a marvelous job examining tough subjects like aging, divorce, and adultery with a light touch. She shows readers that it is never too late to be courageous, to try something new, and to seize a bit of magic for their very own. The Lavender House is certain to steal hearts worldwide, and rightfully so. It is clever, sweet and frequently laugh-out-loud funny."
―Jathan and Heather


"Boyd hits the bullseye with this story that will resonate with all women"―For The Love of Books

"Warm-hearted and with a beady eye, Boyd gets under the skin of her characters to show that falling in love isn't limited to the young"―Sunday Express

"A warm-hearted story of families, trust and second-chance love"―Sunday Mirror

"Hilary Boyd in her inimitable fashion has told the story yet again of mature love which, like an excellent vintage wine, is just waiting to burst out of its barrels"―My Weekly

Boyd is as canny as Joanna Trollope at observing family life - and better than Trollope at jokes―Daily Mail


"Thoroughly enjoyable read . . . a real page turner"―Good Housekeeping

"This story is engrossing . . . one of my favourite books of the year so far"―Mature Times

"That is what I like about Hilary Boyd - she writes realistic characters...We find ourselves constantly preaching to and cheering on this couple and it is not until the last pages that we can finally exhale."―Books N' Whatnot

"The Lavender House is the first book I have read by Hilary Boyd and it won't be my last. This is a truly heartwarming and uplifting novel that will satisfy women of all ages."
―Pretty Little Book Reviews