Not a gardening book in the usual sense but a tour of Chatsworth landscape. The Duchess describes the changes that have been made to the garden since the first Cavendish bought the land in 1549 providing a glimpse of history as well as the magnificent garden now encompassing 105 acres.

!n 1980 the family granted a 99 year lease at a rent of £1 per year for Chatsworth House, the contents, garden, park and woods to a charitable foundation with the object being the preservation of Chatsworth for the benefit of the public. An endowment fund was created from the sale of works of art from the private side of the house and family resources. The income from the endowment goes towards the upkeep of the house, garden and park. The Cavendish family still live in the private part of the house. ( )