{"product_id":"drinkwater-c-olive-tree-of-provence-9780753826126","title":"Drinkwater C Olive Tree of Provence","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the bestselling Olive series by writer and actress Carol Drinkwater, author of THE FORGOTTEN SUMMER\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''She writes so well you can almost smell the sun-baked countryside'' BELLA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e''Her writing captures the true spirit of the people and places she visits'' THE TIMES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation'' THE LADY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE OLIVE TREE charts Carol Drinkwater''s colourful and often dangerous journey in search of the routes that olive cultivation has taken over the centuries. Set during a springtime Mediterranean that is evocative and perennial, it is above all a tale of our time.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTroubled by challenges her own South of France farm is experiencing, Carol realises new approaches to farming are becoming essential. Her quest takes her south through Spain, Morocco, Algeria and Italy before she finally returns to her farm.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough her travels and vivid encounters, Carol confronts some of the critical issues of ou\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer writing captures the true spirit of the people and places she visits * THE TIMES *\u003cbr\u003eCarol Drinkwater has gone in search of olive growers in the west Mediterranean, documenting her travels and travails with good humour and not a little fortitude * CHOICE *\u003cbr\u003eAn honest tale that brings to life the sights, smells and tastes of the Mediterranean * LIVING SPAIN *\u003cbr\u003eDrinkwater's passion and curiosity are contagious...lively prose holds unexpectedly poetic bursts and an insightful account of how the Mediterranean treats a woman travelling alone * THE TIMES *\u003cbr\u003eTHE OLIVE TREE is a thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation * THE LADY *\u003cbr\u003eGripping and passionate * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *\u003cbr\u003eThe story contains some wonderfully evocative vignettes, written in prose that ignites the reader's imagination * GLOBALISTA *\u003cbr\u003eA tale of one lady's courageous, unusual and intrepid journey around the Mediterranean in the pursuit of something so many of us give little thought to in this country * REAL TRAVEL *\u003cbr\u003eHer writing is often lyrical and unexpectedly poetic, making this book a sure-fire hit on many levels * THE WEEKENDER (South Africa) *\u003cbr\u003eOne cannot resist Drinkwater's courage and joie de vivre, nor the enormous appetite and enthusiasm for her subject * DAILY MAIL *\u003cbr\u003eI love Carol Drinkwater's \u003ci\u003eOlive Farm\u003c\/i\u003e 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 *\u003cbr\u003eHer writing captures the true spirit of the people and places she visits -- Carolyn Boyd * TIMES *\u003cbr\u003eAn honest tale that brings to life the sights, smells and tastes of the Mediterranean. * LIVING SPAIN *\u003cbr\u003e`the story contains some wonderfully evocative vignettes, written in prose that ignites the reader¿s imagination' -- Jane Duru * GLOBALISTA *\u003cbr\u003eDrinkwater's passion and curiosity are contagious...lively prose holds unexpectedly poetic bursts and an insightful account of how the Mediterranean treats a woman travelling alone -- Kathleen Wyatt * TIMES *\u003cbr\u003eCarol Drinkwater has gone in search of olive growers in the west Mediterranean, documenting her travels and travails with good humour and not a little fortitude. -- CHOICE\u003cbr\u003e'The Olive Tree is a thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation' -- Paul Blezard * THE LADY *\u003cbr\u003ea tale of one lady's courageous, unusual and intrepid journey around the Mediterranean in the pursuit of something so many of us give little thought to in this country * REAL TRAVEL *\u003cbr\u003eThe Olive Tree is travel writing of the highest order -- Jenny Crwys-Williams * The Book Show, Radio 702 (South Africa) *\u003cbr\u003eGripping and passionate * GOOD BOOK GUIDE *\u003cbr\u003eHer writing is often lyrical and unexpectedly poetic, making this book a surefire hit on many levels. * THE WEEKENDER (South Africa) *\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orion Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48737065730391,"sku":"9780753826126","price":9.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780753826126.jpg?v=1723810951","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/drinkwater-c-olive-tree-of-provence-9780753826126","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}