{"title":"Marian Somes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating works of Marian Somes, an accomplished author renowned for her insightful contributions to the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir genre. Her storytelling prowess brings historical figures and moments vividly to life, offering readers a journey through time with each turn of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003ePicardy\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her talent for weaving intricate narratives that both educate and intrigue. Through meticulous research and compelling prose, Somes illuminates lesser-known stories, providing fresh perspectives and connecting the past with the present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarian Somes' books are ideal for readers who relish history and the intimate stories of individuals who have shaped our world. Explore her collection and immerse yourself in the lifelike adventures that each biography offers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"picardy-by-marian-somes-9781760680541","title":"Picardy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Bryce and Marian Somes took a whistle-stop tour of France in 1986, they couldn't have imagined the lasting effect it would have on their future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHaving tried to coax various gardens to flourish along the harsh Western Australian coastline and later moving on from suburban gardening in Melbourne, the Someses found 26 acres of bare but beckoning land in Victoria's Gippsland in 1992 and set about creating what Bryce lovingly referred to as a French folly. The ever-expanding garden, which now includes an olive grove and vineyard in addition to the orchard and extensive perennial and picking gardens inspired by Monet's Giverny, surrounds a rustic rammed earth farmhouse and barn that are also continually evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis rich and evocative memoir is not only an uplifting story of creating a French idyll in an Australian landscape, but a beautifully written account of how a garden changed their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePicardy\u003c\/em\u003e is an inspiring read for anyone who dreams of cultivating beauty amidst the challenges of a new environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845519855852,"sku":"9781760680541","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24192353482814.jpg?v=1758883507"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marian-somes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}