The garden was a source of inspiration and a retreat for many writers, where often their finest works were created. For Agatha Christie, her estate Greenway served as the backdrop for three successful novels, and Jane Austen had her heroines stroll through parks that she knew well. Enid Blyton wrote over 40 children's books while living in Old Thatch Cottage, which features a huge garden. This book depicts the special role that gardens played in the creative process of authors. A delight for literature and garden enthusiasts!.