{"product_id":"unearthing-the-secret-garden","title":"Unearthing The Secret Garden","description":"\u003cb\u003e“Affectionate and informative, \u003ci\u003eUnearthing the Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e is not unlike a garden itself, with its smooth lawns of prose and striking shows of illustration and photography.” —\u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“With a sprightly tone, infectious enthusiasm, and a professor’s penchant for scholarly detail, McDowell brings keen insight and critical assessment to the life and works of this beloved author.” \u003ci\u003e—Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Secret Garden \u003c\/i\u003eis one of the most beloved children’s classics, and its author Frances Hodgson Burnett was not only a prolific writer but also a lover of flowers and gardens. In \u003ci\u003eUnearthing The Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, Marta McDowell delves into Burnett’s professional and gardening life. McDowell chronicles how Burnett’s interest in gardens developed along with her work as a writer. Readers will learn about Burnett’s three gardens in England, Long Island, and Bermuda. Gardeners will delight in the guide to plats featured in \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e and McDowell’s transcriptions of three of Burnett’s garden-themed short stories. Throughout, the delightful text is complimented by period illustrations and contemporary photographs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This deeply moving and gift-worthy book is a must-read for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Secret Garden\u003c\/i\u003e and anyone who loves the story behind the story.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57314197602686,"sku":"NW9781604699906","price":18.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781604699906.jpg?v=1778551672","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/unearthing-the-secret-garden","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}