The Memory of Lavender and Sage

De: Aimie K. Runyan

Narrado por: Caroline Hewitt

Duración: 10 h y 28 m

Resumen del Editor

“A standout voice in women’s fiction. I was captivated from the very first line.”—Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of Songbirds

Perhaps the secrets of her mother’s past in this tiny French town hold the key to her own future. . .

Food critic Tempèsta Luddington has always felt like the odd person out in her family, ever since she lost her beloved mother at the tender age of thirteen. When her workaholic father passes fifteen years later, Tempèsta is not surprised that the majority of the considerable family money will pass to her dutiful younger brother, Wal. Still, she is left a modest remembrance from her mother, and for the first time Tempèsta has a world of choices before her.

Lost in grief and hoping to reconnect with her memories and her mother’s past, she uses the money to buy a ramshackle manor house in Sainte-Colombe, a small village in Provence, where her mother had grown up. But she is greeted with more questions than answers. Her welcome, especially by the town’s stodgy mayor, is cold at best, and she finds herself wondering if the entire experiment was a mistake.

Yet she stays, stubbornly sticking it out, slowly learning that her mother’s legacy was more than just a nest egg. Through her mother and the village, Tempèsta learns the value of community and friendship, the importance of self-confidence, and the power of love and trust. What’s more, she sees for herself that there is magic and beauty in the everyday—even something as simple as a sprig of lavender and sage.

“For readers who love Under the Tuscan Sun and Chocolat, this is your next heartfelt, delightful read.”—Jennifer Moorman, bestselling author of The Baker's Man

• A dreamy escape into Southern France from bestselling author Aimie K. Runyan.
• Perfect for fans of Katherine Center, Rebecca Serle, and Sarah Jio
• Kate Quinn described Runyan’s previous work as “a moving tale of female solidarity and courage.”
• Stand-alone novel of approximately 100,000 words
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2024 Aimie K. Runyan (P)2024 Harper Muse

A wonderful story

This new book is a total sensory delight in the form of a French fairy tale. Exquisitely narrated, it is a romantic tale of unwittingly finding and discovering one’s rightful place in the world. I was swept away.

The narrator's ability to verbally guide me in feeling the magic.

The story was very special. Filled with joy and possibilities. I wish I could go there, meet those people and belong in a place like that.

Outstanding

The setting was so detailed I felt as if I were there...
The characters were so well described it kept you enthralled. A work of art in forgiveness 🎈

VERY PREDICTABLE!!

Sorry but this was really a waste of a credit and time. I really wanted to like this book about the French Countryside, I love everything about France and I wanted to imagine the sights smells and beauty of it but I was so distracted by the sappiness of the narrator. The characters were boring. Just hoping to prevent others not to waste time and a credit. I should say thank you because I am grateful for the cookie recipe,