For £30, you have to make sure the recipient of this book really knows and likes Sissinghurst. And likewise, with the forensic detail of what's where and when it got there and why, and what it all meant to the famous creators of the place, you have to make sure the recipient of this is going to be on board with such detail and description. The superlative photographs show the floral displays at their best, meaning you don't really get a through-the-seasons view of the place other, differently structured guide books might aim for. But this visit to all the 'rooms' of the exterior of the estate is full of trainspotterly insight that the right audience will love. It wasn't exactly a book for me, per se (and indeed neither might be the place itself, for I preferred the views of the moat areas, and the tower seemed fascinating), but anyone can tell that this achieves what it sets out to do, and likewise how much this will mean to the right reader.

Beautiful gardens! I really enjoyed learning about this property and the various gardens. Along with the history, the reader gets to enjoy the beautiful gardens through photos and illustrations. The property has a wide variety of garden styles sure to please any reader.

Thank you to Quarto Publishing Group – White Lion and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

During this time when we are under lockdown, readers can explore the grounds of this legendary garden from the safety of their homes with the beautiful book. I am filled with envy and awe over the beauty of this amazing garedn