Sir Robert Cecil, advisor to the newly crowned King James I, relies on his loyal gardener for practical advice. Combining beautifully ordered landscapes with the turmoil of a country teetering toward civil war, the author brilliantly brings the past to life through the eyes of one remarkable man and his family.
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Sir Robert Cecil, advisor to the newly crowned King James I, relies on his loyal gardener for practical advice. Combining beautifully ordered landscapes with the turmoil of a country teetering toward civil war, the author brilliantly brings the past to life through the eyes of one remarkable man and his family.
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Fans of 'The Other Boylen Girl' Series will be thrilled!
Spanning the time period of James I, through the Restoration, this book is a page turner!
Phillipa Gregory has always been a favorite author of mine...I read some of her books a very long time ago, and this 2 book series (the second book is Virgin Earth) are no exception!
Her books can be re-read many times, and I believe I now own just about everything she has ever written!
Highly recommended!
mawillia
Jun 12, 2009
Generally likeable.
Liked reading this book, Ms. Gregory writes with her usual attention to period details. I feel it would have been better if she had concentrated more on the historical gardening and less on the love life of John Tradescant. Historical details are good as always. Will be reading the second book of the saga "Virgin Earth" next.
