"Blooming with photos, illustrations, and botanical paintings, McDowell's gorgeous book opens an ivy-covered door to new information about one of the world's most famous authors."- Angelica Shirley Carpenter, editor of In the Garden: Essays in Honor of Frances Hodgson Burnett "McDowell's beautiful writing and research take us all on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a blooming world that has only existed in our imaginations, until now."- Keri Wilt, motivational speaker and writer and great-great-granddaughter of Frances Hodgson Burnett "McDowell's blending of this abiding fiction with its author's real life is safe and sure. This deeply moving and gift-worthy book is a must-read for fans of The Secret Garden and anyone who loves the story behind the story. Complementing her fascinating account with charming period photographs and illustrations, McDowell paints an unforgettable portrait of a great artist and reminds us why The Secret Garden continues to touch readers after more than a century. In Unearthing The Secret Garden, McDowell delves into the professional and gardening life of Frances Hodgson Burnett. 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. "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.
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