Description: Recently, the descendents of Fanny Robinson uncovered an exquisite family heirloom -- a collection of evocative poetry, including extracts from Keats and Shakespeare, accompanied by startlingly beautiful watercolor studies that are both botanically accurate and a perfect example of the high Victorian style of floral illustration. Gathered here for the first time, this newly discovered dazzling artwork is perfectly complemented by the insightful commentary of editor and curator Gill Saunders, who explains the intriguing and symbolic meanings behind the flowers and why Robinson chose to pair certain flowers with specific poems. A fascinating and magnificently illustrated book, The Country Flowers of a Victorian Lady, already a bestseller in England, is a sumptuous feast for the eyes and heart and a perfect Mother's Day gift.

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