Description
Dive into 'The Midsummer Garden', a captivating novel that intricately weaves together two enchanting narratives set in the lush gardens of France and the stunning coastlines of Tasmania. Journey into the culinary and botanical world as 1487 Artemisia, the talented young head of the kitchens at Château de Boschaud, prepares for a wedding feast filled with vibrant flavors, while harboring dreams beyond the castle walls. Discover how her expertise in herbalism enriches the festivities and her aspirations for freedom. In a parallel timeline in 2014, meet Pip Arnet, a passionate marine biologist dedicated to preserving the ecosystems of Tasmania. As she grapples with her lifelong ambitions and unexpected challenges in her relationship, the arrival of antique copper pots connects her story to Artemisia's in a profound exploration of family, love, and resilience. With 432 pages of rich storytelling, 'The Midsummer Garden' invites readers on an unforgettable journey through time, love, and the intertwining bonds that shape our lives. Order now and uncover the beauty of the past and the power of dreams with every page! Fast delivery options available across New Zealand to ensure you receive your copy promptly.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760632441
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 432
Description:
Travelling between lush gardens in France, windswept coastlines of Tasmania, to Tuscan hillsides and beyond, The Midsummer Garden lures the reader on an unforgettable culinary and botanical journey.
1487 Artemisia is young to be in charge of the kitchens at Chateau de Boschaud but, having been taught the herbalists' lore, her knowledge of how food can delight the senses is unsurpassed. All of her concentration and flair is needed as she oversees the final preparations for the sumptuous wedding feast of Lord Boschaud and his bride while concealing her own secret dream. For after the celebrations are over, she dares to believe that her future lies outside the chateau. But who will she trust?
2014 Pip Arnet is an expert in predicting threats to healthy ecosystems. Trouble is, she doesn't seem to recognise these signs in her own life. What Pip holds dearest right now is her potential to make a real difference in the marine biology of her beloved Tasmanian coastline. She'd thought that her fiance Jack understood this, believed that he knew she couldn't make any plans until her studies were complete. But lately, since she's finally moved in with him, Jack appears to have forgotten everything they'd discussed.
When a gift of several dusty, beautiful old copper pots arrives in Pip's kitchen, the two stories come together in a rich and sensuous celebration of family and love, passion and sacrifice.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760632441
Year: 2018
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Pages: 432
Description:
Travelling between lush gardens in France, windswept coastlines of Tasmania, to Tuscan hillsides and beyond, The Midsummer Garden lures the reader on an unforgettable culinary and botanical journey.
1487 Artemisia is young to be in charge of the kitchens at Chateau de Boschaud but, having been taught the herbalists' lore, her knowledge of how food can delight the senses is unsurpassed. All of her concentration and flair is needed as she oversees the final preparations for the sumptuous wedding feast of Lord Boschaud and his bride while concealing her own secret dream. For after the celebrations are over, she dares to believe that her future lies outside the chateau. But who will she trust?
2014 Pip Arnet is an expert in predicting threats to healthy ecosystems. Trouble is, she doesn't seem to recognise these signs in her own life. What Pip holds dearest right now is her potential to make a real difference in the marine biology of her beloved Tasmanian coastline. She'd thought that her fiance Jack understood this, believed that he knew she couldn't make any plans until her studies were complete. But lately, since she's finally moved in with him, Jack appears to have forgotten everything they'd discussed.
When a gift of several dusty, beautiful old copper pots arrives in Pip's kitchen, the two stories come together in a rich and sensuous celebration of family and love, passion and sacrifice.