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Ten Trees and a Truffle Dog: Sniffing Out the Perfect Plot in Provence
Author(s): Jamie Ivey (Author)
- Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
- Publication Date: 22 May 2013
- Edition: 1st
- Language: English
- Print length: 288 pages
- ISBN-10: 1620876353
- ISBN-13: 9781620876350
Book Description
The plot of land was perfect, just what they’d been looking for, offering expansive views across the valley and within walking distance of the local village. There was only one small problem, there was no house. And yet the land was affordable and came, the agent promised, with a possible income from a copse of truffle oaks. Just after the birth of their first daughter, after leaving the London rat race behind, here was a chance for Jamie and his wife to finally realize their dream of owning a property.
With one final salivating glance at the oak trees the decision was made. All they needed now was a dog. And their quest to find and train a truffle dog turns out to be as full of hidden discoveries as a truffle hunt itself.
With delicious humor and superb storytelling, Ten Trees and a Truffle Dog is sure to delight anyone who loves dogs, food, and rural France.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Warmth, sunshine, lavender, baking bread, garlic, pastis, Gauloises and, of course, truffles. The scents and flavors of Provence waft andspill from every delicious page. Read it and salivate. Antony Woodward, author of The Garden in the Cloudsand Propellerhead
Ivey, in his fourth book about southern France, captures the flavor of Provence, expatriatism, house building, fatherhood, dog training, and truffle hunting with humor and delight. –Melinda Stivers Leach, Library Journal
Written with a clear love for the Provencial lifestyle, this book is perfect for those interested in the South of France. –Publishers Weekly
“Jamie Ivey’s evocative descriptions of the characters, food and wines of Provence are often so vividly seductive that I was honestly tempted–as a vegetarian alcoholic sworn off the booze–to return to eating savory meat dishes and quaffing rose wine. I think I’ll pass on the steak tartare though! A brilliant read, highly recommended.” –John Dummer, author of Serge Bastarde Ate My Baguette
“Warmth, sunshine, lavender, baking bread, garlic, pastis, Gauloises–and, of course, truffles. The scents and flavors of Provence waft and spill from every delicious page. Read it and salivate.” -Antony Woodward, author of The Garden in the Clouds and Propellerhead
