Picardy

Name: Picardy
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760680541
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An Australian garden inspired by a passion for all things French

By Marian Somes

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Summary

Picardy by Marian Somes is a captivating memoir that delves into the intricacies of life in the picturesque region of Picardy, France. Marian Somes offers a vivid portrayal of her experiences and the charming people she encounters. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, the book captures the unique blend of history, culture, and the simple joys found in everyday life.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring personal narratives set against the backdrop of historical events and appreciate a vivid portrayal of the human experience. Marian Somes crafts a rich and intimate memoir that intertwines personal stories with cultural observations, making it a compelling read for those who love delving into the intricacies of individual lives and the profound ways they intersect with larger historical movements.

A French idyll in an Australian landscape

Description

When 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.

Having 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.

This 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.

Picardy is an inspiring read for anyone who dreams of cultivating beauty amidst the challenges of a new environment.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760680541

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 April 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Echo Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 206.0mm

Height: 268.0mm

Weight: 1200g

Pages: 256

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Biography & Memoir Marian Somes Non-Fiction

About the Author

Marian and Bryce Somes lived in their family home in Richmond until quite recently, working only part time developing their French garden property in Neerim South, Picardy.