Mary Schroeder

This book reminded me of Henrietta's House by Elizabeth Goudge, with hints of The secret garden and Green Knowe. The horse of the title is imaginary, coming to the heroine Elizabeth at night and giving advice in her dreams. The story is that of a family looking for a new home, a quest which leads them to a lovely but deserted house and garden on the moors. How they bring the garden back to life and persuade the landowner that they are the perfect tenants for the house makes a lovely light story for young readers and nostalgic adults.… (plus d'informations)