There is a moment every morning when the countryside takes a pause. The birds stop singing, the dogs choke back their barks, and cats pause mid-stride. Everything waits. Its in this vacuum that a man working alone has the best chance of finding truffles. The plot of land was perfect, just what they'd been looking for, offering expansive views across the valley and within walking distance of the local village. There was only one small problem ,there was no house. And yet the land was affordable and came, the agent promised, with a possible income from a copse of truffle oaks. Just after the birth of their first daughter, after leaving the London rat race behind, here was a chance for Jamie and his wife to finally realise their dream of owning a property. With one final salivating glance at the oak trees the decision was made. All they needed now was a dog. And their quest to find and train a truffle dog turns out to be as full of hidden discoveries as a truffle hunt itself. With delicious humour and superb storytelling, Ten Trees and a Truffle Dog is sure to delight anyone who loves dogs, food and rural France.
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'The best relocation book I have read and a smashing book by any standards. No condescension, no mysticism, just a robust response to the realities. Well plotted, with humour, characters and jeopardy. It kept me up half the night.' (Terry Darlington, author of Narrow Dog to Carcasonne )
'Warmth, sunshine, lavender, baking bread, garlic, pastis, Gauloises - and, of course, truffles. The scents and flavours of Provence waft and spill from every delicious page. Read it and salivate.' (Antony Woodward, author of The Garden in the Clouds and Propellerhead )
'Jamie's evocative writing always makes me hungry!' (Olly Smith, television presenter and wine expert )
'A great read. This entertaining story of truffles, healthcare and building a la française had me engaged and laughing out loud.' (Caro Feely, author of Grape Expectations )
'Jamie Ivey's evocative descriptions of the characters, food and wines of Provence in Ten Trees and a Truffle Dog are often so vividly seductive that I was honestly tempted - as a vegetarian alcoholic sworn off the booze - to return to eating savoury meat dishes and quaffing rosé wine. I think I'll pass on the steak tartare though! A brilliant read, highly recommended.' (John Dummer, author of Serge Bastarde Ate My Baguette )
'This is a great and humorous adventure of relocating to a foreign land and the realities of French bureaucracy ready to crush a mad Englishman's dreams!!' (Julie Knowles Waterstones' Bookseller )
'Warmth, sunshine, lavender, baking bread, garlic, pastis, Gauloises - and, of course, truffles. The scents and flavours of Provence waft and spill from every delicious page. Read it and salivate.' (Antony Woodward, author of The Garden in the Clouds and Propellerhead )
'Jamie's evocative writing always makes me hungry!' (Olly Smith, television presenter and wine expert )
'A great read. This entertaining story of truffles, healthcare and building a la française had me engaged and laughing out loud.' (Caro Feely, author of Grape Expectations )
'Jamie Ivey's evocative descriptions of the characters, food and wines of Provence in Ten Trees and a Truffle Dog are often so vividly seductive that I was honestly tempted - as a vegetarian alcoholic sworn off the booze - to return to eating savoury meat dishes and quaffing rosé wine. I think I'll pass on the steak tartare though! A brilliant read, highly recommended.' (John Dummer, author of Serge Bastarde Ate My Baguette )
'This is a great and humorous adventure of relocating to a foreign land and the realities of French bureaucracy ready to crush a mad Englishman's dreams!!' (Julie Knowles Waterstones' Bookseller )
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By Lisa Pepin
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This is a thoroughly enjoyable journey through the ins and outs of making a life in Provence. This charming family thought they were leaving the complications of city life behind, only to find themselves with a wine business to maintain, a baby on the way, up to their ears in the politics of building a house in the countryside, learning the ropes of the truffle trade, protecting their small plot of land from poachers, attempting to train a reticent dog to search for truffles, all while at the mercy of Provence's most unscrupulous builder, who is hell bent on making their lives miserable, no matter what lies he needs to tell to the bank or the local townspeople to do it. A wonderful read for lovers of fine food, wine, the South of France and dogs who prefer to do things their own way.
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By T. B
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This book really does have something for everyone, and is a thoroughly enjoyable read. If you have ever spent any time in France before you will instantly recognise the characters and appreciate the author's ability to capture them and bring them to life. If you haven't, you will be booking your ticket immediately to queue up at the nearest Boulangerie for a taste of village gossip French style!
Jamie clearly has a very deep love of France, but writes in such a way that is accessible to all. Many writers of this genre tend to leave you feeling like they are writing for members of their own exclusive clique,who will be the only ones to get the joke, or appreciate the subject. There is also no hint of condescension which is a trap most expat writers fall in to.
Travellers, foodies, wine lovers, dog lovers, expectant parents, tenants, entrepreneurs, those embarking on building a house, or even the odd bit of poaching will find themselves captivated from start to finish. As well as those who fancy going on a great adventure.
Well written in an easy, flowing style with fabulous descriptions, this is the perfect companion for anyone this summer, be it poolside, or with a bottle of rose at a cafe watching the world go by.
If you have a kindle, or enough space in your handluggage, download all his books so you can enjoy the Ivey's French adventures from start to finish. If only they could have included the recipes. Maybe that's the next book? Certainly hope so.
Jamie clearly has a very deep love of France, but writes in such a way that is accessible to all. Many writers of this genre tend to leave you feeling like they are writing for members of their own exclusive clique,who will be the only ones to get the joke, or appreciate the subject. There is also no hint of condescension which is a trap most expat writers fall in to.
Travellers, foodies, wine lovers, dog lovers, expectant parents, tenants, entrepreneurs, those embarking on building a house, or even the odd bit of poaching will find themselves captivated from start to finish. As well as those who fancy going on a great adventure.
Well written in an easy, flowing style with fabulous descriptions, this is the perfect companion for anyone this summer, be it poolside, or with a bottle of rose at a cafe watching the world go by.
If you have a kindle, or enough space in your handluggage, download all his books so you can enjoy the Ivey's French adventures from start to finish. If only they could have included the recipes. Maybe that's the next book? Certainly hope so.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Ali Mansell
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Jamie Ivey is a very good writer. His entertaining story moves along with speed and interest. This latest book continues his galant tale of his move to France to start a wine business but focuses on his young family, the truffle dog they acquire and the challenge of building a new house. He is very brave with both successes and failures honestly written. It is good to read of the support of his parents, a rarity in this style of writing, and he writes as a true man about his delightful daughter and, of course, his supportive wife.
I would like to see him try a novel or another book about living in Provence.He has enough experience. His writing is similar to Peter Mayle but, I feel, more honest, less funny, yet more entertaining. He deserves to be better known but that may spoil the possibilities of new material. I am certainly curious about his wine business and whether Snuffles found any more truffles!
What he does conjure up is the glorious Provençale countryside and makes me want to return to experience it's delights once again.
I would like to see him try a novel or another book about living in Provence.He has enough experience. His writing is similar to Peter Mayle but, I feel, more honest, less funny, yet more entertaining. He deserves to be better known but that may spoil the possibilities of new material. I am certainly curious about his wine business and whether Snuffles found any more truffles!
What he does conjure up is the glorious Provençale countryside and makes me want to return to experience it's delights once again.
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Ten trees and a truffle dog.
Having just come back from France I found this very helpful in as much as the way the French live. I enjoyed it and would definitely recommend it to anyone.
Published 8 days ago by sue
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A good read
I really enjoyed this book and reading about the problems that may occur whilst building a house in France I felt the book was well written
Published 1 month ago by lesley
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What a pleasure
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The story flowed in a leisurely fashion reminiscent of the south of France. Evocative writing.
Published 1 month ago by KENNETH Seaward
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A very enjoyable read
Read the first few pages of this when short listing some books for my wife's Kindle and mentally noted it seemed worth a few more hours. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michael G. Noyland
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Enjoyable reading
Very well written. I really enjoyed it but I know now that I need to learn the French language better than I do!
Published 1 month ago by D. A. Strachan
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writing style maintains interest
well written - interesting topics and holds your attention - as said in the review in the style of Peter Mayle
Published 2 months ago by David Green
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Enjoyable
Believeable Human slant to the normal "moving to France" story. I hope it worked out. Good Luck. I hope to be there some day.
Published 2 months ago by Celtic Homes Ltd
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Amusing book
I enjoyed this book very much. I have read many "I moved to france and aren't i clever at learning to cope" type of books but this one gave a bit more of an insite to the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cuechip
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Good read
Very entertaining and interesting! A very readable style of writing makes you want to tuen the page to find out more about the characters!
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A good holiday read
A different style to his wine books but a very entertaining read. It has humour, tension and joy in abundance. Looking forward to the next one.
Published 3 months ago by Tim Cuthbertson
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