Under the Frangipani
Author: Mia Couto
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781846686764
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCaptivating magical realism from a leading African writer.
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The Frangipani Tree Mystery
Author: Ovidia Yu
Publisher: Constable
Published: 2017-06-01
Total Pages: 249
ISBN-13: 1472125215
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst in a delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, introducing amateur sleuth Su Lin, a local girl stepping in as governess for the Acting Governor of Singapore. 1936 in the Crown Colony of Singapore, and the British abdication crisis and rising Japanese threat seem very far away. When the Irish nanny looking after Acting Governor Palin's daughter dies suddenly - and in mysterious circumstances - mission school-educated local girl Su Lin - an aspiring journalist trying to escape an arranged marriage - is invited to take her place. But then another murder at the residence occurs and it seems very likely that a killer is stalking the corridors of Government House. It now takes all Su Lin's traditional skills and intelligence to help British-born Chief Inspector Thomas LeFroy solve the murders - and escape with her own life. 'Simply glorious. Every nook and cranny of 1930s Singapore is brought richly to life, without ever getting in the way of a classic puzzle plot. But what's a setting without a jewel? Chen Su Lin is a true gem. Her slyly witty voice and her admirable, sometimes heartbreaking, practicality make her the most beguiling narrator heroine I've met in a long while.' Catriona McPherson 'Charming and fascinating with great authentic feel. Ovidia Yu's teenage Chinese sleuth gives us an insight into a very different culture and time. This book is exactly why I love historical novels.' Rhys Bowen
Under the Frangipani Tree
Author: Anthea Syrokou
Publisher:
Published: 2020-01-02
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780648157472
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCassandra Jensen, the forever loyal friend and qualified counsellor, is always ready to lend a non-judgmental ear to anyone in need of finding answers. However, when she receives an invitation to her old friends' wedding, her coping abilities are challenged. Cassandra has serious reservations about accepting Cynthia and Ryan's invite, despite her handsome and gregarious fiancé Connor insisting that it will be a great chance to visit the town Cassandra grew up in: the breathtaking Barossa Valley in the heart of the wine country in South Australia.But going back home means facing her charismatic ex-boyfriend, and 'unfinished business' with her father who has always treated her with irreverence. What was the underlying reason her parents had relocated from Europe to the robust hills and vineyards of the Barossa Valley, at the peak of their acting careers to set up an acting school and theatre company? And why had they given up on their bold venture soon after?Under the Frangipani Tree is the third book in the Julie & Friends series. Join Cassandra and her friends in this roller coaster journey of the heart, set amongst lush, rolling hills, and enchanting vineyards. Experience romance, tears, and joy, sprinkled in the crisp country air.
Evening under frangipani
Author: Philip Jeyaretnam
Publisher:
Published: 1985
Total Pages: 70
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTales from a Country Garden
Author: Del Merrick
Publisher: Watson Ferguson Publishing
Published: 2013-08-01
Total Pages: 10
ISBN-13: 1925046206
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnder the Frangipani Tree Lulu lives quietly under the creamy white umbrella of the frangipani tree in Bobby Sox’s garden. But life has not always been so peaceful! Find out what happens when Bobby Sox gets a bee in her bonnet.
You Grow Girl
Author: Gayla Trail
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2008-06-16
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 1439103518
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is not your grandmother's gardening book. You Grow Girl is a hip, humorous how-to for crafty gals everywhere who are discovering a passion for gardening but lack the know-how to turn their dreams of homegrown tomatoes and fresh-cut flowers into a reality. Gayla Trail, creator of YouGrowGirl.com, provides guidance for both beginning and intermediate gardeners with engaging tips, projects, and recipes -- whether you have access to a small backyard or merely to a fire escape. You Grow Girl eliminates the intimidation factor and reveals how easy and enjoyable it can be to cultivate plants and flowers even when resources and space are limited. Divided into accessible sections like Plan, Plant, and Grow, You Grow Girl takes readers through the entire gardening experience: Preparing soil Nurturing seedlings Fending off critters Reaping the bounty Readying plants for winter Preparing for the seasons ahead Gayla also includes a wealth of ingenious and creative projects, such as: Transforming your garden's harvest into lush bath and beauty products Converting household junk into canny containers Growing and bagging herbal tea Concocting homemade pest repellents ...and much, much more. Witty, wise, and as practical as it is stylish, You Grow Girl is guaranteed to show you how to get your garden on. All you need is a windowsill and a dream!
Mango Rash
Author: Nan Sanders Pokerwinski
Publisher: Behler Publications
Published: 2019-10-22
Total Pages: 282
ISBN-13: 1941887074
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMoving to a South Pacific island from small town Oklahoma, sixteen year old Nancy Sanders trades cruising Main Street in search of tater tots for strolling sandy shores with islanders who feast on sea worms and summon sharks with song. With a dash of teenage sass, MANGO RASH chronicles Nancy's search for adventure—and identity—in two alien realms: the tricky terrain of adolescence and the remote U.S. territory of American Samoa. Against a backdrop of lava-rimmed beaches, frangipani-laced air, and sensual music, Nancy immerses herself in 1960s island culture with a colorful cast of Samoan and American expat kids. But life is not one big beach party, Nancy soon finds, when she clashes with her parents over forbidden boys and discovers double standards in the expat community. Samoa, too, is experiencing growing pains as ancient customs collide with 20th-century ways. In the midst of all this, a hurricane shatters the peaceful paradise, delivering lessons in attachment and loss, strength and survival. Like Nancy, readers of this unforgettable memoir will fall in love with Samoa's biscuit-tin drum serenades, its mountains like mounds of cut velvet cushions, and its open-hearted people, who face adversity with grace. And just as Nancy does when her own health crisis thrusts her into a very different kind of unfamiliar territory, readers will draw strength from fa'a Samoa: the Samoan Way. In language as lush as the island landscape, MANGO RASH enchants, entertains, and, ultimately, inspires with its message about embracing and learning from other cultures.
The Betel Nut Tree Mystery
Author: Ovidia Yu
Publisher: Constable
Published: 2018-06-07
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 1472125231
DOWNLOAD EBOOK'Great protagonist, great setting - this is a delightful book' Morning Star The second novel in Ovidia Yu's delightfully charming crime series set in 1930s Singapore, featuring amateur sleuth Su Lin. What we came to think of as the betel nut affair began in the middle of a tropical thunderstorm in December 1937 . . . Singapore is agog with the news of King Edward VIII's abdication to marry American heiress Wallis Simpson. Chen Su Lin, now Chief Inspector Le Froy's secretarial assistant in Singapore's newly formed detective unit, still dreams of becoming a journalist and hopes to cover the story when the Hon Victor Glossop announces he is marrying an American widow of his own, Mrs Nicole Covington, in the Colony. But things go horribly wrong when Victor Glossop is found dead, his body covered in bizarre symbols and soaked in betel nut juice. The beautiful, highly-strung Nicole claims it's her fault he's dead . . . just like the others. And when investigations into her past reveal a dead lover, as well as a husband, the case against her appears to be stacking up. Begrudgingly on Le Froy's part, Su Lin agrees to chaperon Nicole at the Farquhar Hotel, intending to get the truth out of her somehow. But as she uncovers secrets and further deaths occur, Su Lin realises she may not be able to save Nicole's life - or even her own. 'Charming and fascinating with great authentic feel. This book is exactly why I love historical novels' Rhys Bowen 'I really enjoyed this wonderful gem of a book. The diversity and rich history portrayed in the book are what make The Frangipani Tree Mystery a brilliant read. The fact that it's a fusion of crime and historical fiction adds brownie points to the package!' Bookloves Reviews
Under the Frangipani
Author: Mia Couto
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA police inspector is investigating a strange murder, a case in which all of the suspects are eager to claim responsibility. Set in a former Portuguese fort which stored slaves and ivory, the tale combines fable and allegory, dreams and myths
How to Grow Plumeria - Frangipani Anytime Anywhere
Author: Bob Walsh
Publisher:
Published: 2011-02-16
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9781456439668
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow To Grow Plumeria - Frangipani Anytime Anywhere is a step-by-step illustrated guide on how to grow plumerias, frangipani, anytime anywhere from Anchorage, Alaska to Auckland, New Zealand and from Bali, Indonesia to Berlin Germany. This easy-to-read, easy-to-follow unique gardening book simplifies the rooting and planting methods for plumerias and other tropical plants. New and seasoned gardeners alike are given everything they need with pictures and descriptions to successfully grow plumerias year round indoors and outdoors. Bob Walsh, the author, shares with the reader his tried and tested methods which he uses in successfully growing plumerias and other tropical plants year round in his home in zone 5 in Chicago, USA, for the past 10-plus years. This guide is so current that it even provides tropical plant and plumeria gardeners with the newest revolutionary rooting method that not only creates the opportunity for year round gardening, but also accelerates the plumeria root growing process for faster development. For every gardener who dreams of creating his/her own tropical garden of paradise, this book is a must read.
