{"product_id":"9780008299033_earthly-joys-a-gripping-historical-romance-from-the-no-1-sunday-times-bestselling-author-of-the-other-boleyn-girl","title":"Earthly Joys: A gripping historical romance from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003eAnother sweeping novel from the No. 1 \u003cem\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author…\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003ePre-order BOLEYN TRAITOR now – Philippa Gregory’s landmark return to the Tudor court, coming Autumn 2025 …\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA brand-new recording available as an unabridged digital audio edition for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA traveller in a time of discovery, the greatest gardening pioneer of his day, yet a man of humble birth: John Tradescant's story is a mirror to the extraordinary age in which he lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs gardener and confidant to Sir Robert Cecil, Tradescant is well placed to observe the social and political changes that are about to sweep through the kingdom. While his master conjures intrigues at Court, Tradescant designs for him the magnificent garden at Hatfield, scouring the known world for ever more wonderful plants: new varieties of fruit and flower, the first horse chestnuts to be cultivated in England, even larches from Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving to the household of the flamboyant Duke of Buckingham, Tradescant witnesses at first hand the growing division between Parliament and the people, and the most loyal of servants must find a way to become an independent squire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhilippa Gregory, the Sunday Times bestselling author, delivers yet another literary masterpiece with Earthly Joys. Set in the renaissance era, this bestseller explores the complexities of city life and the deep friendship between John Tradescant and Sir Robert Cecil, making it a top pick for historical fiction enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Elizabeth Chadwick (The Royal Rebel), Anne R. Bailey (The Lady Ursula), Alison Weir (The Cardinal), Kristin Hannah (The Nightingale), and Ken Follett (The Armour of Light).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Philippa Gregory, Read by David Rintoul","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889586393237,"sku":"9780008299033","price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008299033.jpg?v=1776888162","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008299033_earthly-joys-a-gripping-historical-romance-from-the-no-1-sunday-times-bestselling-author-of-the-other-boleyn-girl","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}