Who would not be tempted by the cover of this book - "Ther Morville Hours" by Katherine Swift - who made a home and garden at Morville Hall in Shropshire and then wrote about the experience using the structure of a medieval Book of Hours. What could be a more delicious combination? I am anticipating the advent of warmer weather towards the weekend, so am already imagining myself listening to the buzz of the bees on a hot summer's afternoon, with this book in hand. I'll report more when more has been read!
I can't imagine why the cover was changed for the American edition- it is not nearly so appealing! I've read some reviews and believe that I need to own this book for the answers it gives to questions I could never have thought to ask. It is so much more than a "gardening book"! I have replica editions of a couple medieval books of hours which are exquisite and fascinating. It is doubtful this will appear in my mundane,chain bookstore so I'll just take a chance and order it. Looking forward to your comments Roz!
Posted by: Margaret Lambert | Thursday, June 11, 2009 at 20:36
I'll have to see about this book -- it looks interesting.
Posted by: linderhof | Monday, June 15, 2009 at 10:33
I'm going to look this book up. As you know tho I do much more reading about gardening than actually getting my hands dirty, LOL!
Darla
Posted by: Darla | Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 14:01