Consider the Lily - Softcover
Consider the lily . . . waxen, exotic, doomed to bloom for its short, sweet season. Consider the rose . . . tenderly beautiful yet resilient, twining its way into the English garden . . .
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
'A gorgeously well-written tale: funny, sad and sophisticated' -- Independent
'Excellent . . . strong imaginative power . . . wonderful sense of atmosphere' -- Joanna Trollope
From the Author:
'Excellent . . . strong imaginative power . . . wonderful sense of atmosphere' -- Joanna Trollope
Why I wrote this book
I wanted to explore a theme of personal loss, set against a backdrop of national loss i.e. the decades after the Great War. It is the story of a wife whose unhappiness drives her to take up gardening – and thus triggers a process of healing and new understanding which, in the end, brings her what she craves. It was also an opportunity to touch on the intriguing aspects of flowers and plants, particularly the ones that we prize greatly, the lily and the rose.
I wanted to explore a theme of personal loss, set against a backdrop of national loss i.e. the decades after the Great War. It is the story of a wife whose unhappiness drives her to take up gardening – and thus triggers a process of healing and new understanding which, in the end, brings her what she craves. It was also an opportunity to touch on the intriguing aspects of flowers and plants, particularly the ones that we prize greatly, the lily and the rose.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherMacmillan
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0230765211
- ISBN 13 9780230765214
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages593
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Consider the Lily
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006677779
Buy Used
£ 12
Convert currency
Stock Image
Consider the Lily
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Fair. Condition: Fair, Pages: 594, Size: 23.4x15.6x3.5. Seller Inventory # 25199259/24
Buy Used
£ 12.84
Convert currency