Frances Hodgson BurnettVerified

Burnett's tale of transformation through horticulture works as genuine psychological fiction disguised as children's literature, showing how environments heal us when we stop performing and start tending.

A historical novel that follows the Duke of Osmonde's family, beginning with the birth of the heir amid the hopes and worries of those around him. It opens in the quiet village of Camylott and touches on love, duty and the burdens of nobility.