Tradescant Novels: Virgin Earth : A Novel (Series #2) (Paperback)

from Brandie

I think this has been my favorite book by Gregory so far. Just a fabulous read. I loved it. I just absolutely loved it. And the setting, and the history, the story, all woven together in such a fine way. I was sad to see it end honestly. I think Gregory is an amazing writing and the stories she c...

from stonelea

Following Earthly Joys, this Historical account of England in the 17th Century has moved on to the son of the Royal Gardener, who, despite his desire to not become embroiled in the dangerous and violent happenings in England at the time, find himself just as caught up in the lives of the King and...

from aapjebaapje

The Tradescant's family story interweaves with the demise of Charles I and the Cromwellian interlude. She is a very good writer of history and I'm looking forward to reading her next historical novel. I thought it was so good Ibought a copy for my mother-in-law and sent it to her.

from bratlaw

John Tradescant was a Gardener to King Charles I. He also collected rare and unusual items to put on display at his home. When the King started a war with parliment, his loyalties were divided. John traveled to Jamestown, Virginia, his second wife and childen stayed in England to take care of his...

from dannigray

Not one of my favourite Phillipa Gregory books, lots of pages and little writing.... i found it very slow and repetitive with not much of a storyline.