Gregory, Philippa

Earthly Joys

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ISBN 13:: 9780007228478
author:: Gregory, Philippa
format:: Paperback
publisher:: HarperCollins
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2006
Pages:: 512
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Historical fiction
Condition:: New
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John Tradescant's story is a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary age in which he lived. As a gardener and confidante to Sir Robert Cecil, Tradescant is well placed to observe the social and political changes that are about to sweep through the kingdom.

While his master conjures intrigues at Court, Tradescant designs for him the magnificent garden at Hatfield, scouring the known world for ever more wonderful plants. This remarkable journey takes him from the household of the flamboyant Duke of Buckingham to the creation of a stunning garden at Hatfield, where he witnesses the growing division between Parliament and the people.

As a loyal servant, Tradescant must find a way to become an independent squire, navigating the complexities of his own identity amidst the tumultuous world of 17th-century England.

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