Smorgasbord Book Promotions – New Book on the Shelves – #France Mellow Mists and Walnut Wine: A Recipe for Life in the French Countryside by Lindy Viandier

Delighted to welcome a new author to the promotions with her second book in the Life at Les Libellules series. Mellow Mist and Walnut Wine: A recipe for Life in the French Countryside by Lindy Viandier. On pre-order for June 27th.

About the book.

We set off in a direction we’ve never taken before, driving through the hazy morning sunshine. We stop at a field dappled with cow pats, bordered by a fringe of gold- and copper-leafed oak trees. Tunnels of light entice me into the trees, and a mantle of green darkness folds around me. I am entranced. The oaks are part of a small wood that is for sale—we’re to become landowners it seems…

As my husband, the enigmatic Monsieur V, and I fall back into the rhythm of country life and uncover more of the history of Les Libellules, our 300-year-old house in Burgundy, will all run as smoothly as we hope with the restoration?

‘A truly charming tale that evokes a certain longing for a provincial escape with vivid descriptions that place you right next to the author. Interspersed with recipes, renovation and a deep love of nature.’ Elinor Sheridan, French Property News 

Head over to pre-order the book for June 27th: Amazon UK – And: Amazon US – And: Worldwide

Also by Lindy Viandier

One of the over 500 reviews on both Amazon UK and US for Damson Skies and Dragonflies

Francophile 5.0 out of 5 stars An enchanting journey through the seasons  Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on 23 February 2023

Lindy Viandier and her French husband fall under the spell of a house in need of renovation in the Burgundian countryside. This is Book 1 of their experiences, covering their first year, a journey through the seasons. They tackle the practical challenges while discovering the countryside, the culinary delights, the abundant wildlife and the people, revelling in the contrasts with their everyday life in Paris.

Lindy Viandier has a talent for writing, and her descriptions of the natural world around their home are enchanting and evocative. No single element dominates the book. This is a holistic celebration of life in the French countryside with all its joys and setbacks, expressed with humour and sensitivity. You feel you are there with her, enjoying an apéritif on the terrace as dusk falls.

Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon UK – And: Amazon US – Follow Lindy: Goodreads – Facebook: Lindy Viandier – Twitter: @LindyViandier – Instagram: La Belle Vie in Burgundy

About Lindy Viandier

Lindy was an advertising feature writer for a North Wales newspaper, has written freelance short stories for various UK magazines and had articles on language and culture featured in French Property News. She has a great love of literature and cites the authors Laurie Lee, Gerald Durrell and Lawrence Durrell as her sources of inspiration.

Lindy worked as a nurse in Wales for over 20 years before moving to Paris to be with her French partner, now husband. After taking an intensive residential course to qualify as a TESOL teacher, she taught medical English to nurses, midwives and physiotherapists in teaching hospitals in and around Paris before buying Les Libellules, the 300-year-old house that is the inspiration for her memoirs.

Lindy is an avid photographer and loves cooking and creating recipes using her home-grown produce, many of which feature in her book.

 

Thanks for dropping in today and it would be great if you could share the news about Lindy’s latest release.  Sally.