- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Allison & Busby; 1st Edition edition (24 Feb 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0749002549
- ISBN-13: 978-0749002541
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.5 x 2.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,045,143 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Reissues of actress and singer Ruth Silvestre's story of her love affair with her dream house in south-west France, chronicling the friendships that she and her family formed during the gradual restoration of their once derelict farmhouse and the local festivities, described with natural joie de vivre.
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'Both romantic and funny - Lovingly portrays the people, history, food and traditions of this beautiful French region' Summer Break Magazine
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I bought the first book in the Trilogy based mainly on the 5* reviews. As soon as I was a few pages into it, I ordered the other two.
I asked myself initially how it would be possible for a person, specifically Ruth, to write three books based on every day happenings and to hold the attention of the reader.
She did and she did it superbly.
So many of the wonderful and unexpected experiences we have enjoyed in the four years we have lived here, and are continuing to enjoy, are so similar. Nothing sentimental about these books as some critics imply, they are based on fact and are real. Just wish that there was a 4th book in the offing. For those who genuinely want to feel happy and settled in La Belle France, these books provide the 'how to'.
I asked myself initially how it would be possible for a person, specifically Ruth, to write three books based on every day happenings and to hold the attention of the reader.
She did and she did it superbly.
So many of the wonderful and unexpected experiences we have enjoyed in the four years we have lived here, and are continuing to enjoy, are so similar. Nothing sentimental about these books as some critics imply, they are based on fact and are real. Just wish that there was a 4th book in the offing. For those who genuinely want to feel happy and settled in La Belle France, these books provide the 'how to'.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I first read this book about 12 years ago and then re-read it I don't know how many times. I have to concede I have done the same with the other remainders of the trilogy, most recently after returning from France yet again this summer. All of the books have reminded me of the warmth of the sun, and contrary to some beliefs, the warmth of the French people. As the weather deteriorates I will no doubt pick up one of Ruth's books again and be transported across the Channel to the area and friends we should all have the pleasure of knowing.
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