New Leaves from a Madeira Garden, from Tony Powell, introduces readers to the delights of 21st-century life on the beautiful Atlantic Island of Madeira.


Inspired by an original text, Leaves from a Madeira Garden,
first published in 1909, this modern-day exploration of Madeira compares
and contrasts the Island’s expansion and history. In 1909, Sir Charles
Thomas-Stanford described his title as “a trivial story of an uneventful
winter”, however, we discover he enjoyed four-month stays on the Island
over many years, and was enamoured with this unique idyll. The same is
true for visitors in the present day.


New Leaves from a Madeira Garden highlights much of the
Island’s development over the past 100 years (a century of remarkable
change), as seen through the eyes of these two visitors. Both came to
the Island for long winter breaks, and the two impressions make for a
remarkable, satisfying, and entertaining contrast that will fascinate
and captivate tourists and islanders alike.


Content covers Funchal, the mountains, plus numerous other parts of
the island, the influx of British visitors over the years, the political
and social changes that Madeira has experienced, holy days and
holidays, and – of course – the world-famous gardens.


Review “What a brilliant idea to take an old, out-of-print book – over a
hundred years old – and follow its author’s structure only to add your
own insights, memories, and descriptions of the incomparable Madeira.
This island paradise, as viewed by two highly-talented authors, a
hundred years apart, is uniquely described in ways that any visitors,
residents, or long-time guests can enjoy.” Harry van Bommel

The author Tony Powell was called to the Bar having
graduated with an honours degree in law from the University of London.
Having spent his working life in shipping and marine insurance, he now
divides his time between the UK and Madeira.