Jane Austen's Garden: A Botanical Tour of the Classic Novels [Hardcover]

An elegantly illustrated celebration of Jane Austen’s life and literature as told through the flowers, plants, and landscapes that inspired her.

New York TimesBestselling Illustrator!

Through explorations of the botanical inspirations and symbolism in Austen’s work and personal life, as well as historical information about the gardens and landscapes of the Regency Era,Jane Austen’s Gardentransports readers back in time to the lush English landscape of the early 1800s.

Accessible, entertaining, and enhanced by the lush illustrations of celebrated artist Jessica Roux, it is a fun twist on a familiar subject, sure to delight plant lovers and Janeites alike. Woven throughout are DIY projects to help you create a home garden worthy of a surprise visit from Lady Catherine de Bourgh or maybe just give your dining table a bit of historical flair.

• An inspired blend of gardening, history, and storytelling into an immersive experience
• A unique window into Jane Austen’s world and a must-have for her fans,garden enthusiasts, and readers of literary nonfiction
• Doubles as a gorgeous botanical illustration book, coffee table book, and literary gift, perfect for display and inspiration

Jane Austen’s Gardeninvites you to step into the blooms and landscapes behind the novels. Get inspired, explore each plant, and bring a touch of Austen’s England into your own home.Molly Williamsis the author ofKiller Plants: Growing and Caring for Flytraps,Pitcher Plants and Other Deadly Flora, andTaming the Potted Beast: The Strange and Sensational History of the Not-So-Humble Houseplant,and she writes regularly forApartment Therapy's gardening and horticulture section. She grew up on a flower farm and is now a professor of writing in New England.

Jessica Rouxis a Nashville-based freelance illuln