The names Emma and Highbury reference Jane Austin’s 1815 novel Emma. How does that work, and the protagonist in particular, relate to The Last Garden in England?

How does the novel both acknowledge the significance of class distinctions and dismantle the barriers between classes? Is the impact of crossing class barriers always positive? Why or why not?

What motivates Venetia to create gardens in her particular style? What is her legacy, especially with regard to the other female characters in the novel?