Elizabeth in the Garden: A Story of Love, Rivalry and Spectacular Design

Lord Robert Dudley, Queen Elizabeth I's lover, and Sir William Cecil, her chief political adviser, were the most powerful men in the country. As their rivalry intensified, they competed by creating ever more fabulous gardens for their queen. Dudley's aim was to woo her; Cecil's, to stop Dudley in his tracks. Dudley set out an intoxicatingly romantic garden, and threw spectacular outdoor parties for his queen; Cecil countered by building a sumptuous palace with amazing gardens overseen by the most famous gardener in the country, John Gerard. This is the beguiling story of a lifelong duel. For Elizabeth, these gardens were places for love and intrigue, power play and spectacular design.

Title - Elizabeth in the Garden: A Story of Love, Rivalry and Spectacular Design

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Author - Trea Martyn

ISBN 13 - 9780571217014

Imprint - Faber & Faber

Publisher - Faber & Faber

Date Published - 07/05/2009

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Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 126 x 198 x 23mm

Weight - 276 g

Languages - English