Flower diary : in which Mary Hiester Reid paints, travels, marries & opens a door
In 'Flower Diary', Molly Peacock uncovers the history of neglected painter Mary Hiester Reid, a trailblazing artist who refused to choose between marriage and a career. It was the Edwardian age, and while her marriage was more equal than most, it was Marys place to manage the domestic scene. So, how do you find the time to paint when you need to get to make dinner? And how do you manage a marriage when your art student becomes your rival? Peacock...