Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme: The Secret Language of "Scarborough Fair"

Whether through folk renditions or Simon & Garfunkel, millions know the haunting refrain of Scarborough Fair. But what do those four famous herbs actually mean, and what is the true origin behind the ballad’s impossible tasks? 

Step into the world of 17th-century Yorkshire folklore to explore the secret symbolism, modal tunes, and centuries-old battle of wits that inspired the debut novel of the Heartsong Anthology.