Wild Lavender

An epic new novel as memorable as the scent of lavender, from one of Australia's most compelling storytellers 'Nothing is wasted, Simone. the love we give never dies.' At fourteen, Simone Fleurier is wrenched from her home on a Provencal lavender farm and sent to work in Marseille. Her life there is hard and impoverished, but Simone discovers the music hall and a dream: to one day be a famous dancer and singer. But when war threatens, Simone makes a decision that will lead to great danger - yet ultimately prove that love, just like wild lavender, can grow in the least likely of places ... Belinda Alexandra has created a tale of passion and courage that moves from the backstreets of Marseille to the grand music theatres of Paris, from the countryside of Provence to decadent pre-war Berlin and jazz-age New York. Wild Lavender is a feast for the senses that will live on in the imagination long after the book is closed. PRAISE FOR WILD LAVENDER: 'Filled with glamour , heartbreak , drama and suspense ' The Age 'Rich in detail , and the story fairly rattles along' Choice magazine At fourteen, Simone Fleurier is wrenched from her home on a Provencal lavender farm, and sent to work in her aunt's Marseilles boarding house. In spite of her impoverished life, Simone dreams of becoming a music hall singer, and one day in Paris her dreams are realised. When Nazi troops occupy her beloved city, Simone must make a decision that will lead her into great danger. It is also a decision that will prove that love, just like wild lavender, can grow in the most unlikely places At 14, Simone Fleurier is wrenched from her home on a Provencal lavender farm and sent to work at the boarding house of her Aunt in Marseilles. Her life there is hard and impoverished, until she discovers the local music hall. Suddenly Simone has a dream: one day she will be a famous singer and dancer.