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Seventeenth-century England is the setting for this engaging historical novel based on the life of John Tradescant, a gardener of common birth who transforms plain plots of land into slices of heaven on earth. As vassal to the secretary of state, Sir Robert Cecil, Tradescant—who, as fate would have it, had no sense of smell—places his master's garden above all else, much to the chagrin of his wife, Elizabeth, and young son, J. Tradescant's affinity for botanicals is matched by his thirst for adventure; in the service of his lord, he travels to distant lands to defend his country's honor (and collect cuttings of rare and exotic plants). When Tradescant is summoned by King James I's closest confidante, the dark-haired and devious Duke of Buckingham, he is immediately taken by the nobleman's beauty. Devotion soon turns to erotic obsession, and Tradescant must face the consequences of loving a fickle, heartless man. Gregory (The Virgin's Lover; The Other Boleyn Girl) renders lush details of plants and clever commentary on the passions and power plays of the British royal court. Only the occasional detail-heavy battle scene slows this vibrant tale of a man grappling with the liabilities of loyalty and love.
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The best-selling author of The Other Boleyn Girl (2004), The Virgin's Lover (2004), and The Queen's Fool (2004) continues to deliver a compelling brand of historical fiction. In keeping with her dynamic plotlines, Gregory's characters are always active participants in the seminal historical events swirling about them. As gardener to Sir Robert Cecil, Queen Elizabeth's astute secretary of state, John Tradescant dutifully serves Cecil as Cecil plays kingmaker for James Stuart after Elizabeth's death. Later, employed by the irresistible voluptuary and royal favorite George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham, steadfast Tradescant finds himself drawn deeper and deeper into the political and religious quagmire prompted by accession of the controversial and fiscally irresponsible Charles I to the throne. Unable to deny his physical and spiritual attraction to the hedonistic Buckingham, John risks his personal safety as well as his marriage in order to protect and serve his fickle lord and master. Artfully juxtaposed against the order and symmetry of the famous gardens Tradescant carves out, the tumult and chaos of pre-Restoration England stands out in stark relief. Margaret Flanagan
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4.0étoiles sur 5 interesting perspective, Mars 17 2000
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This review is from: EARTHLY JOYS (Hardcover)
This is a fascinating story of the political turmoil surrounding King Charles I from a wonderful perspective. It was very clever how it entwined gardening with the turbulent times of the era, how the great men found a type of release in the garden away from the real world.

However I found it the tiniest bit bland after the 'Wise Woman'. Maybe I just didn't agree with his personal heirarchy, where a woman barely rates a mention after God and King and the Lords? A sign of the times! I have the sequel on my shelf and look forward to losing myself in it.

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5.0étoiles sur 5 Let John garden in peace and the sequel come out in print!, Jui 5 1999
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As an avid reader of English historical novels, I never have read a novel thinking the history was in the way of this intimate love story. Which was more intense - John Tradescant's love of his gardens and horticulture, his love for his family, or his love and duty to his lord and country? We can't wait to see what his son will accomplish in America!
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4.0étoiles sur 5 Intense, passionate - wonderful!, Sep 17 1999
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This novel of gardener John Tradescant cannot help but fascinate any avid reader of historical fiction. The book tells the tale of John's personal life - his conflicts with his wife,son, lover - as well as chronciling the events leading up to the English Civil War. Can't wait for the sequel!
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Let John garden in peace and the sequel come out in print!
As an avid reader of English historical novels, I never have read a novel thinking the history was in the way of this intimate love story. Read more
Publié le Jui 5 1999

5.0étoiles sur 5 A sensuous, beautiful book!
The author tells the story of the legendary 17th century English gardener John Tradescant leisurely and clearly because he is a man of the earth, but when the story mounts and he... Read more
Publié le Mars 26 1999 par Stephanie Cowell

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