Virgin Earth

Set against the backdrop of England's civil war, "Virgin Earth" by Philippa Gregory follows John Tradescant the Younger, a royal gardener caught in a tumultuous era of political upheaval. Fleeing to Virginia to escape the conflict, he becomes immersed in a vibrant but complex new world, where his passions for botany and love are intertwined with the land's native peoples and the unfolding colonial struggles. The novel explores themes of loyalty, identity, and discovery through a compelling mix of history, love, and revolutionary change.