This is such a wonderful poignant wartime storyline by Leah Fleming. As the story unfolds spanning the turberlant uncertain times of the second world war, and of present time. The strength and courage shown by the characters of Penny and Yolanda to endure the hardships, and loss and the determination to overcome and make a difference for good no matter of personal cost, makes this book such a /5(K). Penelope George lives a charmed existence preparing to be a debutante. But it is an empty life- a gilded cage with its door firmly shut on adventure and independence. When her sister, Evadne needs help in Athens Penny seizes the opportunity to escape to a future away from the strait jacket of London society. Arriving in the historic city she re invents herself first as a student and then finds her true . · Find The Girl Under the Olive Tree by Fleming, Leah at Biblio. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
The Girl Under the Olive Tree: 'A moving and compelling story' Rachel Hore by Leah Fleming | Leah Fleming was born in Lancashire and is married with three sons and a daughter. She writes from an old farmhouse in the Yorkshire Dales and an olive grove in Crete. The Girl Under The Olive Tree by Leah Fleming is both a contemporary and historical tale. It is set in Greece and Crete during the World War II years and It is an epic story of love and loss, friends and enemies, good and evil. The Mediterranean atmosphere is evoked by Leah Fleming's use of language. The reader can almost 'feel' the heat. The Girl Under The Olive Tree|Leah Fleming Working with this service is a pleasure. Their Support is real people, and they are always friendly and supportive. I had a problem with my payment once, and it took them like 5 mins to solve it.
THE GIRL UNDER THE OLIVE TREE. Author: Leah Fleming Simon Schuster RRP $ Review: Monique Mulligan. In this beautiful book, author Leah Fleming delves deep into the human spirit, highlighting its strengths and weaknesses during a turbulent time that would shake anyone’s foundations. I’ve read several books by Ms Fleming and have enjoyed them all. The Girl Under The Olive Tree does not disappoint. Set on the island of Crete during both 19it is the story of Penelope Georgiou who travels back to the island to face the ghosts that have haunted her since her time there as a nurse during WWII. The Girl Under the Olive Tree. Leah Fleming. Simon Schuster, - Crete (Greece) - pages. 0 Reviews.
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