WHY: First in a trilogy, "Merry Hall" is the account of the restoration of a house and garden in post-war England.
A memoir of Nichols’ house and garden. It’s written in a kind of arch, self-aware tone that I found amusing but which could just as easily have made me put the book down in annoyance. Still, if you’re in the right frame of mind, this is an enjoyable record of the tribulations of the inhabitants of M...
Beverley Nichols' memoir about buying and restoring a Georgian period estate. A delightful, funny read, full of gardening, cats, what not to do to a holly hedge, and a wild assortment of neighbors. A must read for those who dream of having a home in the country.For the complete review, please go her...
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