THE OLIVE FARM The first in the trilogy tells of the highs and lows of purchasing the farm and life in Provence: the local customs and cuisine; the threats of fire and adoption of a menagerie of animals; the potential financial ruin and the thrill of harvesting their own olives - especially when they are discovered to produce the finest extra-virgin olive oil...THE OLIVE SEASON Carol is pregnant and their ever-loyal gardener is leaving to oversee the marriage of his son. With new challenges to face, Carol takes on the bulk of the farm work alone. As the harvest season approaches, dramatic events cast dark shadows of their olive farm. THE OLIVE HARVEST Carol and her husband Michel are looking forward to summer together on the farm. A shocking blow leaves Carol alone and the future is uncertain. Feeling isolated and with no olives to harvest, Carol ventures beyond the farm to explore other aspects of Provencal life. Ultimately, Provence's generous diversity, and Carol's own persistence in sharing it with those she loves, paves a path to joy.
Language
English
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Orion
Release
May 03, 2006
ISBN
0752881116
ISBN 13
9780752881119
Carol Drinkwater 3 titles Shrinkwrapped : The Olive Farm, the Olive Harvest, the Olive Season
THE OLIVE FARM The first in the trilogy tells of the highs and lows of purchasing the farm and life in Provence: the local customs and cuisine; the threats of fire and adoption of a menagerie of animals; the potential financial ruin and the thrill of harvesting their own olives - especially when they are discovered to produce the finest extra-virgin olive oil...THE OLIVE SEASON Carol is pregnant and their ever-loyal gardener is leaving to oversee the marriage of his son. With new challenges to face, Carol takes on the bulk of the farm work alone. As the harvest season approaches, dramatic events cast dark shadows of their olive farm. THE OLIVE HARVEST Carol and her husband Michel are looking forward to summer together on the farm. A shocking blow leaves Carol alone and the future is uncertain. Feeling isolated and with no olives to harvest, Carol ventures beyond the farm to explore other aspects of Provencal life. Ultimately, Provence's generous diversity, and Carol's own persistence in sharing it with those she loves, paves a path to joy.