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After poor health forced Klickmann to move from London to the country, she began writing a series of sketches for The Girl's Own Paper and in 1916 she published the first of a series of books based on them. Her cottage, known in her books as "Rosemary Cottage", had an idyllic country garden and spectacular views over the River Wye and Tintern Abbey. The book, The Flower-Patch Among the Hills, was highly successful; a reprint was needed after two weeks. In later years, she wrote six more Flower Patch books, the stories growing to involve her household and the local people, combining nature ...

Join Flora Klickmann, a talented writer for the Girls Own Paper and The Flower-Patch Among the Hills, as she invites you into her enchanting world. This delightful volume blends vivid nature descriptions, personal anecdotes, autobiographical reflections, and a touch of humor, all inspired by her charming country cottage, her neighbors, and the rhythms of daily life. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

After a health crisis led Klickmann to leave the bustling city of London for the tranquility of the countryside, she began crafting a delightful series of sketches for The Girls Own Paper. In 1916, she published the first of several beloved books inspired by these sketches. Her charming cottage, affectionately referred to as Rosemary Cottage in her writings, boasted a picturesque garden and breathtaking views of the River Wye and Tintern Abbey. The Flower-Patch Among the Hills quickly became a hit, prompting a reprint within just two weeks. In the years that followed, Klickmann expanded her ...