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Imagine a woman so captivated by our feathered friends that she abandons the hustle and bustle of London life to pursue her avian obsession. This, dear reader, is the extraordinary tale of Len Howard, who at the age of forty, bid farewell to her metropolitan existence and retreated to the tranquil Sussex countryside.
In her quaint cottage, Howard embarked on a most peculiar adventure. With keen eyes and a patient heart, she observed the comings and goings of tits, robins, sparrows, and a myriad of other winged visitors. These plucky creatures, unbound by human convention, fluttered freely through her windows and even perched upon her shoulder as she diligently typed her observations.
Howard's meticulous notes blossomed into two bestselling tomes, captivating readers worldwide with her intimate insights into the avian realm. This novel, a flight of fancy grounded in fact, explores the remarkable journey of a woman who dared to defy societal expectations and found unparalleled joy in her communion with nature.
Prepare to be transported to a world where the boundaries between human and bird blur, and discover the profound connection that can be forged when one truly listens to the whispers of the wild.
Book ISBN: | 9781782273950 |
Book Author: | Antoinette Fawcett |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Pushkin Press |
Book Publisher: | Pushkin Press |
Book Dimensions: | 194 x 114 x 17 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2019-05-30 |
Book Pagination: | 256 pages |
Book Weight: | 234g |