Virgin Earth - Tradescant, Bk 2 Author:Philippa Gregory John Tradescant has inherited his father's unique plants along with his gardening skills. As gardener to Charles I, he flees the Civil War, to Virginia where his plant hunting brings him to live with the native people just as their way of life is threatened by the colonial settlers.
Freestanding sequel to EARTHLY JOYS. Delivers a story of politics, personal discovery and amazing gardening. An intelligent and satisfying read. Cleverly conceived and executed historical narrative.