First published 1998
John Tradescant, the greatest gardener of his age, navigates the dangerous waters of King Charles I's court. Trusted by the kingdom's elite, Tradescant scours the world for rare plants to cultivate in his magnificent gardens. But his loyalties are tested when he's drawn into the reckless schemes of the powerful Duke of Buckingham. As civil war looms, Tradescant must choose between his duty to the crown and his personal convictions.
Genres: literary-fiction, historical-fiction, family-drama, historical-drama
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: duty-vs-conscience, loyalty
Setting: Great Britain
Period: James I, 1603-1625
440 pages · Hardcover · St Martins Pr