Olive

The author continues her tale of life on the Provencal olive farm she bought with Michel. Carol is now pregnant, and when their loyal gardener leaves to organise a family marriage, she undertakes the bulk of the work. As the olive season approaches, dramatic events cast a dark shadow over their lives.

After a long absence from their olive farm in Provence, Carol Drinkwater and her husband Michel are anticipating a long summer together. A distressing blow leaves Carol alone and with an uncertain future.

The author travels along the Olive Route, which stretches over 2,000 miles from northern Syria to Gibraltar. She uncovers ancient stories and meets many fascinating people along the way.

After sixteen months of travelling round the Mediterranean in search of the ancient secrets of the olive tree, Carol returns to her beloved olive farm in the south of France. However, the homecoming celebrations are overshadowed by disturbing discoveries. The plight of the honey bee has become an international crisis and Carol is faced with unsettling news about the hives on her own olive farm...