The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

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I very much look forward to revisiting it in future, and hopefully getting my hands on a copy which I can add to my collection, and treasure.

Many of the plants that were common place in Edith Holden's day are now rarely seen, and the variety of birds that are featured reflect the different environment and agricultural practices of the early part of the 20th century. The author's gentle yet astute observations of the natural world around her have always captivated me. Edith Holden’s handwritten works, including her favourite poems, personal thoughts and observations on the wildlife surrounding her Warwickshire home are exquisitely illustrated by beautiful paintings on very page of flora and fauna of the countryside through the seasons. Then, with no rhyme or reason, she opened her 'room with a view' and shared with the reader the happenstances of a particular day.I have wanted to read Edith Holden’s The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady for many years now, after seeing some effusive reviews before I had even entered the world of blogging about literature. A charming addition to Rizzoli’s carefully curated program of bringing classic books back into print.

I bought this book back in the '70s when it was highly popular, but somehow lost my copy, so when I saw a hardback copy for just one penny I had to have it!

You need to look at her published album 'in the flesh': feel the smoothness of the pages, notice her handwriting and appreciate, first-hand, her artwork. It stands upright and open on our hall nature table surrounded by seasonal items and plants collected on nature walks.

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