NOW A MAJOR NEW TV SERIES: CAROL DRINKWATER'S SECRET PROVENCE

The third in the bestselling story which began with THE OLIVE FARM - from the author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER

'Captures perfectly the dreamy atmosphere of the South of France and its people' WOMAN AND HOME

'Vibrant, intoxicating and heart-warming' SUNDAY EXPRESS

'The stars shimmer like spilled handfuls of glitter. The day is beginning to rise with a faint mist. As I turn my head, ghostly halos, auras of light, appear and disappear ... The silence is truly awesome. Not a bird, not a whisper of wind, not a breath of life. Only the two of us, a most implausible pair, standing shoulder to shoulder gazing upon an awakening heaven'

Returning to their home after an extended absence 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 - from hunting to bee-keeping, the ancient language to the ever-present demands of family and friends. And ultimately, Provence's generous diversity - and Carol's own persistence in sharing it with those she loves - paves a path to joy.

The third episode of a bestselling story which began with THE OLIVE FARM - now in a gorgeous new look.

About the Author

Best known for her role as Helen Herriot in BBC Television's ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL (for which she was awarded THE VARIETY CLUB TELEVISION PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR AWARD), Carol Drinkwater has enjoyed a long and distinguished career as both an actress and writer. During her acting career she has worked in film, television and theatre. Her credits include working with Laurence Olivier at the National Theatre and Stanley Kubrick on A CLOCKWORK ORANGE.

Carol is the author of six bestselling memoirs: THE OLIVE FARM, THE OLIVE SEASON, THE OLIVE HARVEST, THE OLIVE ROUTE, THE OLIVE TREE and RETURN TO THE OLICE FARM. Carol worked with UNESCO on a lavish documentary film series inspired by her two most recent books, THE OLIVE ROUTE and THE OLIVE TREE. The series is both travel and history based and will follow an Olive Heritage Trail around the Mediterranean Basin. The aim is to celebrate the cultural heritage of this sacred tree. The first transmissions will be in Canada in February and in Germany in April 2013.

Reviews
I love Carol Drinkwater's Olive Farm series about her life in Provence. I read them on the beach, thinking how wonderful a summer in France would be -- Jane Brown * GOOD HOUSEKEEPING *

Drinkwater is a rare writer who tackles other people brilliantly...Vibrant, intoxicating and heart-warming

* SUNDAY EXPRESS *
A spellbinding memoir * CHOICE *

One cannot resist Drinkwater's courage and joie de vivre, nor the enormous appetite and enthusiasm for her subject

* DAILY MAIL *

The new leader of the pack

* THE TIMES *

Refreshingly honest, this book brings alive the unknown side of Provence, and, as always, ensnares readers in a web of sheer delight

* GOOD BOOK GUIDE *

Beautifully written with a great sense of humour, it captures perfectly the dreamy atmosphere of the South of France and its people

* WOMAN & HOME *



Book Information
ISBN 9780753829363
Author Carol Drinkwater
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 292g
Dimensions(mm) 134mm * 201mm * 28mm