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Set in 1983, two pale sisters, Annie and her sibling, escape England for the vibrant olive groves of Liguria, Italy. Driven by dreams of romance and seaside adventures, they take on a ten-week job grafting roses, despite their lack of experience. Their journey unfolds against the picturesque backdrop of the Italian Riviera, blending humor, culture shock, and personal growth as they navigate their new surroundings and the challenges of their work.
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Extra Virgin, Annie Hawes
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Extra Virgin
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Annie Hawes
- Publisher
- Harper Perennial
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 352
- ISBN13
- 9780060958114
- Series
- Italian Adventure
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Maps & Travel, True Stories, Biographies, Travel, Autobiographies & Memoirs, Food, Southern Europe, Italy, Italian Literature
- Original title
- Extra virgin
- Rating
- 3.9 out of 5
- Description
- Set in 1983, two pale sisters, Annie and her sibling, escape England for the vibrant olive groves of Liguria, Italy. Driven by dreams of romance and seaside adventures, they take on a ten-week job grafting roses, despite their lack of experience. Their journey unfolds against the picturesque backdrop of the Italian Riviera, blending humor, culture shock, and personal growth as they navigate their new surroundings and the challenges of their work.