Death and the Gardener

A poignant and tender novel that explores the deep connections between a father and son through the metaphor of a garden, this story reflects on legacy, memory, and change. Set against a backdrop that spans from ancient Ithaca to modern Sofia, it weaves together themes of loss, storytelling, and renewal, culminating in the first signs of spring. Winner of the International Booker Prize, the book invites readers into a world where the end of a father signifies the end of an era.