Sadly, this is not a well written book. I wanted to find out more about the theatre world of the early twentieth century and, in that sense, it was helpful. But as far as any understanding of the woman Beatrice Lillie and her 'art' there wasn't really any insight. It became more and more anecdotal with frequent non-sequiturs and less and less analytical.
This book is well illustrated and provides a fascinating view of the way in which Elizabethans viewed the countryside they lived in. The four tapestries must be one of the most amazing decorative schemes ever - I found it a very absorbing and informative book to read.
