Of Thorn & Briar: A Year with the West Country Hedgelayer by Paul Lamb is a vivid, reflective account of life spent working with the hedges, seasons, and landscapes of the West Country. Blending personal observation with rural craft, it offers an intimate look at a tradition rooted in patience, skill, and deep attention to nature.
Readers who enjoy nature writing, memoir, and countryside stories will find this a rewarding read. Of Thorn & Briar captures the rhythm of a year outdoors and the quiet beauty of hands-on work, making it ideal for anyone drawn to landscape, heritage, and the craft of hedgelaying.
