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== Plot Overview == This novel is based on the life of John Tradescant senior. The novel begins in April 1603, as England’s chief minister, Robert Cecil, awaits the arrival of the new King James... more

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    Advantages Advantages Shows why major changes to our society came about in Stuart times.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Too much information about Buckingham's "personal" life.

    Plot Overview This novel is based on the life of John Tradescant senior. The novel begins in April 1603, as England’s chief minister, Robert Cecil, awaits the arrival of the new King James I of England from Scotland (Scotland’s James VI). By this time, having served his apprenticeship on Cecil’s estate at Theobalds, Tradescant is in his thirties, and is chief gardener. He is, therefore, responsible for seeing that the grounds are fit for the arrival of King James Stuart. The story continues through his international adventures, and work and domestic life in England, to the end of his life in ... more

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EAN 9780007228478
Type Fiction
Genre Historical Fiction
Title Earthly Joys
Author Philippa Gregory

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