Library home. Books by Carol Drinkwater

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HUNGER, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 16422 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 5
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 4.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Emmett, Susie
\pause{1500}Main subject: Key stage 3 - ages 12 - 14 years
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Key stage 2 - ages 8 - 11 years
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In the nineteenth century many people in Ireland relied on potatoes as their major food. Between 1845 and 1847 disease ruined the crops and as a result many people suffered from starvation. This fictional diary details the struggles of one family during The Hunger.

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OLIVE FARM, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5962 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 11.75
\pause{1500}Reader: Down, Nicola
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Travel - Continental Europe
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In the space of a few months Carol Drinkwater fell in love twice. Firstly with Michel a French television producer and secondly with 'Appassionata', a shabby olive farm in provence, which the two decided to buy and restore, against all sensible advice!

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OLIVE HARVEST, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7736 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 11.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Drinkwater, Carol
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
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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. Sequel to æThe Olive SeasonÆ (6670).

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OLIVE ROUTE, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 7809 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 10
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 14.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Drinkwater, Carol
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
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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.

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OLIVE SEASON, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 6670 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 0.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Drinkwater, Carol
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Travel - Continental Europe
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Sequel to 'The Olive Farm'. 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.

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