One Place de l’Eglise

Name: One Place de l’Eglise
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241556344
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A Year in Provence for the 21st century

By Trevor Dolby

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Summary

In One Place de l’Eglise by Trevor Dolby, the author takes readers on an enchanting journey through the picturesque landscapes of a French village. Dolby shares his captivating experiences of village life, highlighting the charm and slower pace found in this corner of France. This evocative travel memoir celebrates the beauty of community and the allure of finding one's place in the world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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If you are drawn to tales of exploration and cultural immersion, this travel and adventure book offers a delightful narrative set in the picturesque landscapes of rural France. It captures the charm of village life and might appeal to those who appreciate stories filled with warmth, community, and the slow rhythms of the French countryside.

One Place de l’Eglise

Description

A joyous and life-affirming story of one family's move from London to a rural French village.

One day a Londoner and his wife went a little crazy and bought a crumbling house in deepest Languedoc. It was love at first sight.

Slowly the family make this house a home, they get to know the locals and these busy English discover slower joys - the scent of thyme and lavender, the warmth of sun on stone walls, nights hung with stars, silence in the hills, the importance of history and memory, the liberation of laughter and the secrets of fig jam.

One Place de l’Eglise is a love letter - to a house, a village, a country - from an outsider who discovers you can never be a stranger when you're made to feel so at home. Old houses never belong to people. People belong to them.

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One Place de l’Eglise by Trevor Dolby receives praise for its beautiful portrayal of life in a French village, combined with captivating writing and humour. Reviewers appreciate Dolby's emotional and exquisite storytelling, celebrating the book as a profound and joyful homage to France. The narrative is described as a love letter to France, capturing the irresistible charm of the country through personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241556344

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 149g

Pages: 208

Collections

Biography & Memoir Home & Garden Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature Travel & Adventure Trevor Dolby

About the Author

Trevor Dolby spent thirty-five years riding his luck publishing and editing books. When he was promoted beyond his talents he bought a house in France. He now lives in the Languedoc and London fending off visitors.