Holly Ringland grew up wild and barefoot in her mother's
tropical garden in Australia. When she was nine years old, her
family lived in a camper van for two years in North America,
travelling from one national park to another, an experience that
sparked Holly's lifelong interest in cultures and stories. In her
twenties, Holly worked for four years in a remote Indigenous
community in the central Australian desert.
In 2009 she moved to England where she obtained a MA in Creative
Writing from the University of Manchester in 2011. Holly has taught
creative writing at Lancaster University, and to women in prison.
For five years Holly volunteered as leader of a Greater Manchester
storytelling project called International 16, bringing together 16
students from 16 countries (including the UK) to promote global
friendship through stories.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is Holly’s first novel. She lives in
Manchester.
A magical coming-of-age novel
*Good Housekeeping*
A beautifully written, hopeful and enthralling tale . . .
Enchanting
*Herald Sun*
Rich, vibrant and alive with the messy, sometimes violent, song of
human connection. Holly Ringland is a writer to watch out for
*Jenn Ashworth*
There's an aching heart beating through Holly Ringland's narrative
that although at times seems almost broken, is stitched back
together with shards of optimism that offer constant hope. These
are characters we love, care about and want to nurture . . . A
vivid and brave tale of love, loss and inner power
*Australian Women's Weekly*
At its heart, this book is about finding a way to care for
yourself, in a world that sometimes likes to step on its
flowers
*Courier Mail*
Holly Ringland’s debut is achingly beautiful, moving and masterful.
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is a book to fall in love with, to
cherish and to remember for a long time after you’ve closed the
last page. One of the most exquisite books out this year from a
genuinely exciting new talent, Holly Ringland is one of those
writers who takes your breath away. Timeless, enchanting, and
powerful
*Kate Leaver*
Charming
*The Australian*
Brave and beautiful . . . Alice Hart has the strength and magic of
an Australian wildflower in bloom
*Favel Parrett*
There is something transformative in the story of Alice Hart,
something which lingers with you after the closing of the last
page
*9Honey*
Equal parts enchanting and heart-wrenching
*The Plant Hunter*
The best fairy tales traverse the darkest corners of the human
heart, and this beautiful novel is no exception. Truth and
illusion, devastation and triumph, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart
will spit you out whole
*Myfanwy Jones*
An astonishingly assured debut, The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is a
story of love, loss, betrayal and the redemptive power of
storytelling . . . Both heartbreaking and life-affirming
*Kate Forsyth*
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is a book that glows – in the fire
and heart of it; in the wonder and hope of it. Holly Ringland is a
gifted, natural story-teller and her novel-about finding magic in
the dark; about the power of freedom and the freedom of story-is
truly a light-giving, tender thing. A vivid, compelling, utterly
moving debut
*Brooke Davis*
Beautifully written and definitely a book to sink into
*Better Read Than Dead*
This novel shines with courage, with heart, and with love. Infused
with a tender ferocity, and the beauty and warmth of native
flowers, it invokes great stories of loss, kindness and home
*Ashley Hay*
Holly Ringland writes with a great deal of heart . . . [Her]
writing is highly evocative, assured and gripping . . . There is
something transformative in the story of Alice Hart, something
which lingers with you after the closing of the last page
*Booktopia*
Lush, powerful . . . This is an engrossing novel imbued with
passion and reverence for the Australian natural world, with a cast
of characters that inspire affection in the reader even as they
make mistakes . . . [A] compelling journey of female survival
*Bookseller + Publisher*
A novel of resurrections and revivals
*Spectrum magazine*
This is a brave story that strikes a chord in so many ways. It
speaks of pain, but also redemption, survival and renewal
*Gold Coast Bulletin*
Captivating and enchanting, this is a tale of redemption, healing,
and unraveling the stories of the past, while carving out a future
for yourself
*Nyssa Reads*
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is a rare beauty. It is one of those
novels that quietly sneaks up on you and unleashes its power. I
have a feeling that The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is destined to
remain by my side for some time yet. It is a fierce and assured
piece of writing that makes a solid commentary on family dynamics,
domestic drama and self-discovery. It is a mighty feat for a new
writer, but Holly Ringland demonstrates she is a force to be
reckoned with
*MrsB Book Reviews*
One of my favourite books of the year. It’s beautifully written, a
tragic and yet somehow still uplifting story that keeps you turning
the pages in the hope that Alice will find her place, her
balance
*1girl2manybooks*
The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart is a touching coming of age story
featuring three very unique and stunning Australian locations that
will enchant readers from all over the world. Spanning twenty years
of Alice’s life, the story will appeal to readers who enjoy saga
novels in atmospheric, exotic places – this is armchair travel of
the best kind
*But Books are Better*
An enchanting read . . . The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart has all the
ingredients for a spellbinding tale; and absorbs its reader until
the very final page
*Literary Edit*
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