Happy England

"Happy England" is a showcase of the works of the British water-colorist and illustrator of the Victorian era, Hellen Allingham. After her marriage, Allingham gave up her career as an illustrator to take up water color painting. She went on to paint numerous paintings of the countryside around her and particularly the picturesque farmhouses, cottages and gardens of Surrey and Sussex, for which she became famous. She also painted scenery from other parts of the country, as well as various portraits of famous persons, which are included in the novel.