“Affectionate and informative,
Unearthing the Secret Garden
is not unlike a garden itself, with its smooth lawns of prose and striking shows of illustration and photography.” —
The Wall Street Journal
New York Times
bestselling author Marta McDowell has revealed the way that plants have stirred some of our most cherished authors, including Beatrix Potter, Emily Dickinson, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. In her latest, she shares a moving account of how gardening deeply inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of the beloved children's classic
The Secret Garden
.
In
Unearthing The Secret Garden
, McDowell delves into the professional and gardening life of Frances Hodgson Burnett
Complementing her fascinating account with charming period photographs and illustrations, McDowell paints an unforgettable portrait of a great artist and reminds us why
continues to touch readers after more than a century. This deeply moving and gift-worthy book is a must-read for fans of
and anyone who loves the story behind the story.