The Olive Tree of Provence - Couverture souple

Drinkwater, Carol

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0753826127 ISBN 13 : 9780753826126

Editeur : W&N, 2009

Synopsis

The Olive Tree Fifth volume in the bestselling Olive series by writer and actress Carol Drinkwater. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

Her writing captures the true spirit of the people and places she visits (Carolyn Boyd TIMES)

An honest tale that brings to life the sights, smells and tastes of the Mediterranean. (LIVING SPAIN)

`the story contains some wonderfully evocative vignettes, written in prose that ignites the reader¿s imagination' (Jane Duru GLOBALISTA)

Drinkwater'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)

Carol 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)

'The Olive Tree is a thrilling tale tracing the journey of olive cultivation' (Paul Blezard THE LADY)

a 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)

The Olive Tree is travel writing of the highest order (Jenny Crwys-Williams The Book Show, Radio 702 (South Africa))

Gripping and passionate (GOOD BOOK GUIDE)

Her writing is often lyrical and unexpectedly poetic, making this book a surefire hit on many levels. (THE WEEKENDER (South Africa))

Biographie de l'auteur :

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: W&N
• Date d'édition: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0753826127
• ISBN 13: 9780753826126
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 448