The Illustrated Olive Farm: A Newly Written, Illustrated Companion to Her Bestselling Trilogy

Olive #7

by Carol Drinkwater

A sumptuously illustrated companion to the bestselling Olive Farm trilogy. Carol Drinkwater, whose three books— The Olive Farm , The Olive Season , and The Olive Harvest —sold more than a quarter of a million copies in the UK alone, has produced an entirely new volume documenting life on Appassionata, the farm she shares with her husband Michel. Many of the well-loved locations and a large cast of engaging characters make an appearance, and the local customs, hidden beaches, fairs, culinary pleasures, and off-the-beaten track charms of Provence all receive lovingly detailed attention. Carol’s passion and joy will enchant armchair travelers and fans of her earlier works.    

Genres: Nonfiction, Travel, Memoir

240 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

About the author

Carol Drinkwater is an Anglo-Irish actress, author and filmmaker.

Reviews

[Joe Pfeiler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was exactly what I wanted: to see the people and places I'd read about in the "Olive Trilogy" as well as revisit the stories, in consdensed form.

The book is a quick read, with just enough writing and information given. Toward the end, I found myself pulling "The Olive Farm" from my bookshelf and scanning the "Treasure Islands" chapter once again to remember Carol's first visit to Île Saint-Honorat.

How great to finally see Quashia's face, to view the pool as it was when Carol and Michel bought the farm, and to see a picture of Pamela!

Many thanks, Carol and Michel, for this book.

[Judy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Borrowed picture book from my sister. Always nice to see photos of the places you have been reading about.

[John’aLee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautifully photographed book to go along with her trilogy of The Olive Farm books.

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating reading and a beautiful visual accompaniment to all the books where you can actually see places and people she describes in her writing.

[Aileen · Rating 4 out of 5]

As I am reading her books about the Olive farm I found this with the beautiful photographs a great read. Carol is a very descriptive author but this book just bought everything to life.

[Rhode PVD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful to finally see photos of the farm her books describe. I've got bits of paper bookmarking my favorites as future design inspiration. Or maybe just to dream on.

[Sue Clayton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just love this coffee table book. Excellent companion to the other Olive Farm books.

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved all of her books.

[Shani · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Lovely book, bringing to life the Olive Farm of Carol and Michel and the people that help them there.

[Jacqueline Heron Wray · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author transported me to her villa in the south of France and made me long for tomatoes, olive oil and wine.

[Pauline · Rating 3 out of 5]

More of a coffee table book than a book to read. A picturesque addition to the trilogy about the olive farm.

[Christine Mathieu · Rating 5 out of 5]

This beautiful book is for all readers of the Olive Farm autobiographies by Carol Drinkwater who wished that her books contained photos.
"The Illustrated Olive Farm" is a breath-takingly beautiful coffee table book which introduces the Olive Farm and it's occupants.