Synopses & Reviews
What happens when the Provençal dream turns into mundane reality? British garden designer Alex Dingwall-Main settled in Provence in the 1990s, but after nearly ten years, the magic of creating gardens in this magnificent landscape had vanished. What was once charming about rural life suddenly seemed maddening. So he set off on a quest to rediscover the gardens, vineyards, and wines at the very heart of Francea quest that would decide whether he would stay or go. Join him in this lush, inspiring journeywine glass in hand.
Review
A British garden designer journeys to the heart of France, hoping to fall in love, once again, with his adopted country.
Synopsis
Garden designer, Alex Dingwall-Main, is facing different types of problems. He is on the verge of starting all over again, until one spring day he is offered an opportunity of a treasure hunt for 12 bottles of exquisite French wine. With a hangover and an uncertain heart, he sets off in search of the France he fell in love with, so many years ago.
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What happens when you relocate to the perfect house, in the perfect village in Provence, and nearly ten years later the shine has gone? Garden designer Alex Dingwall-Main is facing lavender fatigue, strife at home, neighbourly warfare and non-paying business clients. He is on the verge of packing his bags and starting all over again, back in England.
Until one Spring day he is offered an opportunity by a wealthy and very grateful client; a treasure hunt for 12 bottles of exquisite French wine. It would be a journey through the country's finest vineyards, chateaux and villages. With a hangover and an uncertain heart, Alex decides to give it one more try and sets off in search of the France he fell in love with so many years ago. The people, the gardens and the wine that he encounters make for an adventurous and beautiful summer, and life-changing decisions are reached...
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In this sequel to the popular The Luberon Garden, the author makes a very personal journey, with a hangover and an uncertain heart, through the countrys finest vineyards, chateaux and villages in search of the France he fell in love with so many years ago.
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About the Author
Alex Dingwall-Main runs a landscape design practice in the south of France. He is the author of The Luberon Garden.