Publisher's Synopsis
John Corbin is an expert gardener, good-looking and charming, much indulged by ladies young and old. He's a rogue who believes that the world owes him a living. His weaknesses: women and money. He lands a job writing the history of the gardens of Illaton Manor, where his employer is the Bishop of Testerburgh. There, Corbin is able to take advantage of a cabin and extensive research facilities. And the circumstances enable him to seduce his beautiful co-worker, Rachel Harrison - and even convince himself of his love for her. But then along comes the chance to turn a dishonest buck...
