Synopsis

Michael’s travels continue through the heart of the Lake District, revealing a whimsical realm populated by talking rabbits, ducks, hedgehogs, and mice – creatures who have charmed generations of children for over a century. At the village where Beatrix Potter once lived and worked, he explores her lasting influence and uncovers her anxieties regarding the railways. Sustained by a Victorian energy bar, Michael proceeds to Brantwood, the former home of the influential Victorian art critic John Ru