The Reluctant Gardener - Marek Turner (Paperback) 21-02-2026
In the small Devon town of Ivybridge, recently widowed Reg Burridge shuffles through his quiet routines, he expects to experience grief, not fear. But when a small act of kindness spirals into danger, and three young men arrive at his home offering further help, Reg’s life becomes the stage for a crime he never saw coming. What follows is a gripping, darkly humorous descent into coercion, exploitation, and how one man copes in a time of desperation. In order to get his life back, Reg must navigate intimidation, shifting loyalties, and the unexpected possibility of fighting back. The Reluctant Gardener blends the bleak charm and psychological sharpness of Pascal Garnier with the human depth of Fredrik Backman. Sometimes the quietest people hold the loudest secrets.
