This fascinating biography introduces readers and visitors to the world of this remarkable author.
Table of contents
Introduction, An unloved birthplace, Thank goodness my education was neglected, The place I love the best in the world, Wake up wake up Xarifa, A gifted amateur, A pretty book, To think I could earn my own living, Love and loss, Escape to the hills, A second chance of love, Marriage and farming, A new life - and a scandal, Saving the Lake District, The beloved hills, Places to visit.