The Solitary Summer - Couverture souple

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The book starts with a premise; Elizabeth is to have a summer free of guests, all to herself and her family and her beloved garden. Her husband, "The Man of Wrath", doesn't believe she will last; she will undoubtedly get bored and call for the assistance and entertainment of a friend. But Elizabeth's love of nature and solitude wins in the end, and anyone with a love of the same will love this book in turn. The Man of Wrath makes many more appearances in this book than the previous, Elizabeth and Her German Garden. While it might not have been initially the object, The Solitary Summer ends up being a love letter to her husband. And the dedication to him at the beginning proves this to be so.