{"title":"Harriet Baker","description":"\u003cp\u003eHarriet Baker is a celebrated author known for her insightful contributions to the \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e genre. Her works provide readers with an intimate glimpse into life’s quieter yet profoundly impactful moments. Renowned for her meticulous attention to detail and vivid storytelling, Harriet captures the essence of rural life with elegance and grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her notable works is \u003cstrong\u003eRural Hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, a book that beautifully chronicles the rhythms of rural landscapes and lifestyles. With its rich narrative and deep appreciation for nature, it offers readers a thoughtful exploration of life away from the hustle and bustle of urban settings. Harriet’s observations are both educational and engaging, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the tranquillity and simplicity of country living.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarriet Baker's writing is perfect for those who appreciate delicately crafted words and stories that resonate with authenticity and warmth. Her books are a treasure trove for anyone looking for meaningful narratives that reflect the serene beauty of the countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rural-hours-by-harriet-baker-9780241540510","title":"Rural Hours","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA joyful, rule-breaking experiment in biography, which celebrates 'country life' as a state of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1917. Virginia Woolf arrives at Asheham, on the Sussex Downs, immobilised by nervous exhaustion and creative block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1930. Feeling jittery about her writing career, Sylvia Townsend Warner spots a modest workman's cottage for sale on the Dorset coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e1941. Rosamond Lehmann settles in a Berkshire village, seeking a lover's retreat, a refuge from war, and a means of becoming 'a writer again'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRural Hours\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of three very different women, each of whom moved to the country and was forever changed by it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe encounter them at quiet moments - pausing to look at an insect on the windowsill; jotting down a recipe; or digging for potatoes, dirt beneath their nails. Slowly, we start to see transformations unfold. Invigorated by new landscapes, and the daily trials and small pleasures of making homes, they emerge from long periods of creative uncertainty and private disappointment; they embark on new experiments in form, in feeling and in living. 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