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Earthly Joys
- Narrated by: David Rintoul
- Length: 17 hrs and 45 mins
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Summary
One of The Times’ 25 Best Audiobooks.
A sweeping historical novel from Philippa Gregory, the internationally best-selling author of The Other Boleyn Girl.
A brand-new recording available as an unabridged digital audio edition for the first time.
A traveller in a time of discovery, the greatest gardening pioneer of his day, yet a man of humble birth: John Tradescant's story is a mirror to the extraordinary age in which he lives.
As gardener and confidant 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: new varieties of fruit and flower, the first horse chestnuts to be cultivated in England, even larches from Russia.
Moving to the household of the flamboyant Duke of Buckingham, Tradescant witnesses at first hand the growing division between Parliament and the people, and the most loyal of servants must find a way to become an independent squire.
Critic reviews
"When it comes to writers of historical fiction, Philippa Gregory is in the very top league." (Daily Mail)
"A hugely enjoyable and unexpectedly moving book." (Daily Telegraph)
"Vivid and enthralling good gripping stuff." (Sunday Times)
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- eGJ
- 13-01-24
What a joyful book to listen to
Fascinating to hear both the life and works of John Tradescant and the interleaving history of his times. Both those interested in plants and their origins and the tempestuous nobles and royalty will enjoy this. The first Cabinet of Curiosities as well. A feast!
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- Tracy Hardy
- 17-02-24
What an interesting life
would of liked more detail of the politics of the time but that is possibly not what the book was about
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- angela frances patterson
- 12-01-21
Gardeners Paradise
Any gardener would love this book and the history is fascinating as well, a real insight into what life was like for people in the past.
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- Dr Greer
- 21-11-23
Engrossing
Much to my surprise, a novel that places gardening and plants at the centre of the narrative has been a real page turner. Beautifully written
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- Faye Ward
- 26-06-22
Beautiful historic garden references and a rambling rose of a story
Certainly not fast-paced, but a beautifully rich story that has nowhere to be any time soon. Loved the luxury of it and learned a little around the history of gardening too.
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- mrs janet tucker
- 22-03-22
esrthly joys
lovely story loved it sort of story i would listen to once again. well done to Phillipa Gregory
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-08-22
wonderful listening
Fantastic book, a wonderful way to spend a few sunny afternoons.So entertaining 😀
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- Jacqueline Rawlins
- 16-11-20
Relaxing read.. Loved it.
Escape into another time. Full of atmosphere and character. Sorry to finish this book but glad there are more in the series. About to start the next one... VIRGIN EARTH.
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- clare ord
- 09-08-21
Excellent full of warmth and joy
Any one who reads this cannot help but respect and respond to the story a wonderful book
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- Pony Tails
- 22-10-20
Interesting piece of history
Good story in an interesting part of history l knew very little about. Much too long though..? Would have preferred an abridged version with less of the boring domestic conversations and pious
ruminations that seem to go on for an eternity in some places. Nearly gave up in the first half, but persevered, and pace moved on a bit in the second. Glad l stuck with it though.
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