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Earthly Joys Hardcover – 1 September 1998

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An advisor to the recently crowned King James I, Sir Robert Cecil relies on the practical advice of John Tradescant, a loyal and talented gardener, who becomes an eyewitness to the historical events that are shaping a turbulent England on the brink of civil war. 10,000 first printing.

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440 pages
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English
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St Martins Pr
Publication date

1 September 1998
Dimensions

14.61 x 3.81 x 22.23 cm
ISBN-10

0312192622
ISBN-13

978-0312192624
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ St Martins Pr (1 September 1998)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 440 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312192622
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0312192624
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.61 x 3.81 x 22.23 cm

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PHILIPPA GREGORY is one of the world’s foremost historical novelists. She wrote her first ever novel, Wideacre, when she was completing her PhD in eighteenth-century literature and it sold worldwide, heralding a new era for historical fiction.

Her flair for blending history and imagination developed into a signature style and Philippa went on to write many bestselling novels, including The Other Boleyn Girl and The White Queen.

Now a recognised authority on women’s history, Philippa graduated from the University of Sussex and received a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, where she is a Regent and was made Alumna of the Year in 2009. She holds honorary degrees from Teesside University and the University of Sussex. She is a fellow of the Universities of Sussex and Cardiff and an honorary research fellow at Birkbeck University of London.

Philippa is a member of the Society of Authors and in 2016, was presented with the Outstanding Contribution to Historical Fiction Award by the Historical Writers’ Association. In 2018, she was awarded an Honorary Platinum Award by Nielsen for achieving significant lifetime sales across her entire book output.

She welcomes visitors to her site www.PhilippaGregory.com.

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Janice Crouch

A nice stoty

Reviewed in Australia on 1 June 2021

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A nice story certainly not gripping or exciting. An easy put down and pick up book

Reviewed in Australia on 19 May 2016

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As per her usual captivating standards.

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Philip Meers

A story that grows like one of Mr Tradescant's plants

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 June 2020

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A fascinating book. The history is well researched and the storyline well planned. It is possible to criticise both aspects, but read it with an open mind, and forgive the lapses because it is a good book. I have read criticism of the quality of the ebook, but these issues have been dealt with.

As an historian I was familiar with the period, but not with John Tradescant the Elder. The development of his character truly brought him to life, and I could easily relate to him, being myself a keen gardener.

I enjoyed this book both as an examination of the period in which it is set, and as a thoroughly entertaining story. I enjoyed it so much that the further through I got, the more often I would set it on one side in order to extend the pleasure. Often, encouraged by the story, I would go into the garden and focus upon a task with all the enthusiasm of John Tradescant.

I heartily recommend this book.

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Melchior of Bunn

readable hokum

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 August 2020

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The copyright notice at the end states that any resemblance to real characters, living or dead, is coincidental. Quite so. I enjoyed reading this book, but found it hard to believe that a gardener, however distinguished, could be on such familiar terms with the aristocracy. Two things surprised me: the use of the term "straight and narrow" - I am resigned to this nonsense in trashier authors, but am surprised that Ms Gregory perpetrates it. At any rate we didn't have the equally nonsensical "straightjacket"! (I am appalled that Spellcheck doesn't object to that word).. My other cavil is the mention of Westminster Bridge, when no such thing existed for a further 100 years - and indeed we are told soon afterwards that Tradescant is crossing to Lambeth by ferry.

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Sue

Philippa Gregory always entertains.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 August 2018

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Telling the story of a famous gardener and the outbreak of Civil war in England. Tradescant was a long suffering gardener to Lord Cecil and a plant collector who introduced new plant varieties to England; it was Tradescant who introduced the lime tree & chestnut tree to the English countryside. He bred new varieties of tulips which were priceless.
The historical accuracy and details are woven into a delightful plot-line. I was so inspired by the book and its sequel "Virgin Earth" that I bought Tradescantia plants for my garden.

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Lilliscowleen

Philippa Gergory at her best and most daring.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2020

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Not at all what I expected. I am interested in botany and expected something much more down to earth, but the author had a good few suprprises in store for me. She is very knowleagble, she researches her subject thoroughly and her characterisations are brilliant. I was hooked after the first few pages and having read Earthly Joys immediately went on to read the second book in the series - Virgin Earth. She always leaves me wondering how much is fiction and how much is fact; and hoping that most is fact.

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CarolB

Great history but not sure about the gardening

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 April 2020

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Being a keen gardener I found this really interesting as I knew very little about John Tradescant. I am sure the bones are correct but I found the relationships with royalty somewhat far fetched, a method of linking to sketching biographies of James 1st, Charles 1st and Buckingham. Whilst the author is a great historical writer I don't think she knows a lot about gardening as the descriptions of when plants were blooming was muddled. Finally I am sure that Theobalds is in Hertfordshire, not Surrey, a detail which should have been picked up. I still enjoyed the book and it piqued my interest to know more real facts about the great man.

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