ORCHID SUMMER (PB)

The flowers at the focus of this treasure hunt are exquisite and diverse. Some tower above the surrounding vegetation; others are vanishingly small and discrete. Some are sweetly scented; others smell of ripe billy goats. Some are abundant; others extraordinarily elusive. Capturing the intoxicating beauty of these rare flowers, Orchid Summer explores their history, their champions, their place in our landscape and the threats they face, combining infectious enthusiasm and a painterly eye with the deep knowledge that comes from a lifetime's passionate devotion.