From social reformer to society florist..

'To take a few poppy heads,grasses and cabbage leaves,and to make of them a set piece that has the arresting quality of genius;to handle blooms as a sculptor moulds clay;to create from white flowers a vivid colour harmony;to understand modern decoration as a background for flower arrangement - these are accomplishments rare anywhere,unique in England.So we are proud to have Mrs Spry and her famous flowershop.'

This is how Vogue sang the praises of the wonderful Constance Spry.Today,however,her name is far better known as the author of the 'bible' of middle-class housewives throughout the world..'The Constance Spry Cookbook'. But who was she really..?

• A fascinating & evocative account of a woman who was a household name for two generations.Excellent reading..
• In hardcover.

> Selling some of my extensive quality book collection (please check my other listings.) My enjoyment can be yours to!