The Olive Garden Choir
The Olive Garden Choir by Leah Fleming, published by Bloomsbury USA on August 8, 2019, is a reprint edition comprising 304 pages in English. Set on the picturesque island of Santaniki near Crete, the narrative unfolds as retired bookseller Ariadne Blunt proposes the formation of a choir among the English residents. Initially met with resistance, the group eventually gathers in Ariadne’s olive garden to prepare for a seasonal concert, revealing the personal struggles and secrets each member carries.
Readers will find a rich exploration of community dynamics as the choir becomes a catalyst for connection and healing. The story delves into the lives of various characters, including Ariadne’s partner Hebe, who faces health challenges, and Clive, who grapples with grief. Other members, like Natalie and Della, confront their own issues, while Mel, the hidden talent, finds her voice through the choir. This contemporary saga touches on themes of romance and resilience, illustrating how life can begin anew when one embraces change and lets go of the past.
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“On the beautiful island of Santaniki, close to Crete, it’s not all white sands and sunshine. When retired bookseller Ariadne Blunt suggests the English residents form a choir, there are groans of resistance. After a little persuasion, the group gather in Ariadne’s olive garden to rehearse for a seasonal concert, but each member of this choir has their own anxieties and secrets. Ariadne’s partner, Hebe, is in failing health. Clive struggles to accept the loss of his wife while Natalie hides her shameful secret in baking for comfort. Della, the Pilates teacher drinks too much and Chloe, Queen Bee of the village society, faces a family dilemma. Then there is Mel, the real songbird amongst them, English wife of a taverna owner who hides her talent until the choir inspires her to raise her voice once more. In this tiny community, the choir brings the residents together like never before in a bittersweet tale of love and loss – and how life can begin again when you let go of the past.”–Publisher’s description.
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