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Audio book sample courtesy of penguin random house audio. A mesmerizing, moving, and elegantly written debut novel, the language of flowers beautifully weaves past and present, creating a vivid portrait of an unforgettable. Victoria is only able to share her true feelings through her knowledge of the victorian language of flowers. Her debut novel, the language of flowers, introduces the character victoria jones on her 18th birthday. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. September contributor vanessa diffenbaugh is celebrating the release of her new book, the language of flowers. The idea that an angry young girl such as victoria would actually be interested in. Diffenbaughs beloved, debut novel, the language of flowers, tells of a foster child aging out of the system. Its rare that a new author builds an audience so quickly. Sep 05, 2011 the language of flowers, by vanessa diffenbaugh. The main characters of this fiction, parenting story are. This experience is discernible in the language of flowers. Now emancipated from the care of the state, she finds love, but feels unworthy.
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