The Garden of Lost Secrets

“This book has it all! A meticulously researched novel that kept me reading into the night.” –Janet Skeslien Charles, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Library“The Garden of Lost Secrets did not disappoint.”–FreshFiction.com“Kelly Bowen has written another compelling, dual-timeline, WWII/Present Day novel that sucked me in and refused to let go.”–TheRomanceDish.com“A beautifully written cast of characters unraveling the mysteries and humanity of war. Enticing.”–Mandy Robotham, USA Today bestselling author, on The Paris Apartment“Kelly Bowen creates an evocative and thrilling glimpse into the lives of two heroic women risking everything in occupied Paris during World War II. A beautiful novel for fans of The Nightingale.”–Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Night in London, on The Paris Apartment“Bowen draws on the lives of Nancy Wake and Josephine Baker and the 2018 discovery of a Paris apartment untouched since WWII in this rich historical tale. The stories unearthed in the apartment pique from the first page in this magnetic novel full of tragedy and rich characters.”–Publishers Weekly on The Paris Apartment“Kelly Bowen’s The Paris Apartment is a compelling story of two women navigating the dangers of occupied Paris with bravery and compassion. Bowen paints a richly layered picture of glamour, intrigue, and sacrifice that is at once heartbreaking and hopeful.”–Julia Kelly, international bestselling author of The Light Over London, on The Paris Apartment

Award-winning author Kelly Bowen grew up in Manitoba, Canada, and attended the University of Manitoba, where she earned Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in veterinary studies. She worked as a research scientist before realizing her dream to be a writer of historical fiction. When she is not writing, she seizes every opportunity to explore ruins and battlefields. Currently, Kelly lives in Winnipeg with her husband and two sons.