Description
Garden of the Plagues by Russel Brownlee is a richly atmospheric historical fiction novel set in the Dutch settlement at the Cape in 1685, during the era of Simon van der Stel. The story follows Adam Wijk, a reclusive gardener and botanist with a mysterious past as a physician in plague-ridden London. When a mute woman from a plague-stricken ship arrives, Wijk is drawn into caring for her, awakening long-suppressed emotions and forging a poignant love story. Blending historical realism, mystery, and romance, this novel is perfect for readers of historical fiction, period romance, and character-driven tales of the early Cape Colony.
