Briank Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 My daughter has bought me the trilogy of books by Ruth Silvestre. The second and third books have arrived but the first book is out of print. Does anyone have "A House in the Sunflowers" that I can borrow or preferably buy? Thank youJan (86) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted May 6, 2005 Share Posted May 6, 2005 Have you looked at www.abe.com ? they often have out of print books.PS a quick look showed several copies at a variety of prices and locations) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 It's a shame the first book is currently out of print for it's one of the best of its genre. And the timing's ironic considering her third book has just been published. I'm sure you will find one at Abe though, probably a lot more than one! Do try and resist reading the other two first. One of the UK country homes and interiors magazines featured the house in an edition in the early/mid 90s, I've kept it somewhere. The house is stunning, she worked so hard to retain its authenticity, and it's furnished appropriately too. Enjoy the read. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRT17 Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Margaret, I agree, great books and very realistic writing / views about owning a holiday home in France. Please can you tell me the name of the third book.merci bienGill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briank Posted May 7, 2005 Author Share Posted May 7, 2005 Thank you for the replies. I will look at Abe. I hadn't heard of them before. I haven't read the other two books yet. Strong willpower!The third book is called "Reflections of Sunflowers". It does seem ironic that the first should out of print when this has just been published. Does any one have any other recommendations for good 'French' books to read. I've read George East and a few others but it is nice to have some easy reading at the end of a long hard day weeding.Thank youJan (86) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted May 7, 2005 Share Posted May 7, 2005 Aha, asking for recommendations always prompts a lively debate. A writer I really can't get enough of is Louis Sanders. He's French, married to an Englishwoman, lives in the Dordogne. He writes brilliant 'who dunnits' set amongst the British expat community. Believe me, everyone you've ever met is there and his insights in British expat life are spot on. But more on the living in France subject, I enjoyed Michael Sanders', From here, you can't see Paris. Patricia Atkinson's, The Ripening Sun, a book I'm currently re-reading, is even more interesting second time around. (With no previous experience, she takes on the running of a vineyard, she now produces hugely successful wines.) Alan Biggins, Selling French Dreams, is not only a book that everyone should read before making the move but is very enjoyable too. But my favourite still has to be Peter Mayle, all of them. His latest, A Good Year, is recently out in paperback, highly recommended but Hotel Pastis is one I re-read regularly and never tire of. Fully agree there's nothing better at the end of a long day doing anything than settling down a French themed book. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryansmith Posted May 8, 2005 Share Posted May 8, 2005 I also enjoyed Patricia Atkinson's book and cannot wait to try her wines when we move. I am told by her staff at the vineyard when I sent an e-mail that she has now finished a second book and was in England getting the publication finalised (no idea of the title.) Everyone who reads 'The Ripening Sun' will feel a little humble and astonished by this woman's fortitude and ability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letrangere Posted May 9, 2005 Share Posted May 9, 2005 Everyone who reads 'The Ripening Sun' will feel a little humble and astonished by this woman's fortitude and ability. Oh absolutely, Bryan. And what an astute business mind was another thought that went through my mind reading the book and later looking at her website. (Ref my posting in Food & Drink where several people talk more about her wine.)More on books, if anyone's interested I'm starting a new thread in Cultural this morning.Cheers. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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