Patrick Leigh Fermor

Deborah Vivien Freeman-Mitford Cavendish Duchess of Devonshire

Bubbling with gaiety and humour, these letters will delight Leigh Fermor and Mitford fans alike.

Letters Between Deborah Devonshire and Patrick Leigh Fermor

In Tearing Haste

In spring 1956, Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire - youngest of the six legendary Mitford sisters - invited the writer and war hero Patrick Leigh Fermor to visit Lismore Castle, the Devonshires' house in Ireland. This halcyon visit sparked off a deep friendship and a lifelong exchange of sporadic but highly entertaining letters which include glimpses of President Kennedy's inauguration, weekends at Sandringham, filming with Errol Flynn and life at both Chatsworth and on the southernmost peninsula of Greece.

More than just a gardening book, The Garden at Chatsworth is an in-depth horticultural and historical stroll through a magnificent 400-year-old garden. The Duchess of Devonshire's anecdotal text, accompanied by stunning photos bring Chatsworth's magnificent architectural features, Paxton greenhouses, and recent additions to life. Chatsworth encapsulates the history of English gardening, from the 16th century to the present day, and is visited by 400,000 people each year.

Deborah Vivien Freeman-Mitford Cavendish Duchess of Devonshire

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