Welcome to Cinnamon Gardens, a home for those who are lost and the stories they treasure. Cinnamon Gardens Nursing Home is nestled in the quiet suburb of Westgrove, Sydney - populated with residents with colourful histories, each with their own secrets, triumphs and failings. This is their safe place, an oasis of familiar delights - a beautiful garden, a busy kitchen and a bountiful recreation schedule. But this ordinary neighbourhood is not without its prejudices. The serenity of Cinnamon Gardens is threatened by malignant forces more interested in what makes this refuge different rather than... continue
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOOKPEOPLE FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 A SHAMELESS BOOK CLUB PICK AN AUSTRALIAN WOMEN'S WEEKLY GREAT READ ‘A powerful, well-crafted story’ –Sydney Morning Herald ‘a heart-wrenching yet hopeful tale.’ –The Sunday Age ‘a warm and generous read.’ –The Guardian ‘a fearless novel that reaches into your heart with evocative prose and beautifully drawn characters. It’s also a page turner.’ -–Australian Women's Weekly The new novel from the Miles Franklin award-winning author of Chai Time at Cinnamon Gardens. It was a beautiful evening. The wind gathered speed, lifting the frangi... continue