- Paperback: 256 pages
- Publisher: Allison & Busby; New edition edition (19 Feb 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 074900259X
- ISBN-13: 978-0749002596
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 13 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 155,172 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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In 1976, in the Lot-et-Garonne region of southwest France, Ruth Silvestre and her family found and fell in love with, Bel-Air de Grezelongue, a house that had been left, deserted and uninhabited for ten years. "A House in the Sunflowers" provides rare glimpses of French family life in the region that is considered the gastronomic center of France, complete with mouth-watering descriptions of meals in the sun and fascinating insights into the history and customs of this area. In this charming, funny and romantic book, Ruth Silvestre manages to include much practical and useful information for those who also wish to fulfil their dreams abroad. Lovers of France, its rural life and customs will be delighted with "A House in the Sunflowers" and its unforgettable love affair.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It seems as though there are ten-times as many books about people moving to France as there are French départements but Ruth Silvestre's is a cut above the many which peddle nothing but barely amusing stories about builders and the lasting effects of too much French hospitality. There's a warmth in this book, a genuine affection for her neighbours and their odd ways, and a real sense of the history of the place. It may have been written about events which took place thirty years ago but the hidden treasures of France barely change and I look forward to reading the sequel.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book approx ten years ago and was struck by the triumph over adversity. For people contemplating buying in France I would suggest that this is a good book for possible enlightment.
32 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is actually a sequel and continues the story of Ruth and her family's ownership of a second home in Lot-et-Garonne. The book covers a number of summers, with their gradual updating of the house, building a swimming pool, and many friends who visit. It's very easy read and leaves you with a positive attitude about aspects of French life.
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It filled a gentle hour or two
Not particularly educational nor exciting in any aspect. But pleasantly written by someone who is obviously trying to make a mark in the steady market of ex-pat stories.
Published 6 months ago by C. MACPHAIL
A House in the Sunflowers
We have lived in South West France for nearly four years. I have recently bought all three books written by Ruth Silvestre but for some reason have been made to forfeit my... Read more
Published 20 months ago by B. F. Orme
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