The Memory of Lavender and Sage, Aimie K. Runyan
The Memory of Lavender and Sage, Aimie K. Runyan
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The Memory of Lavender and Sage
A Novel

Author: Aimie K. Runyan

Narrator: Caroline Hewitt

Unabridged: 10 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Harper Muse

Published: 03/05/2024

Synopsis

“A standout voice in women’s fiction. I was captivated from the very first line.” — Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of SongbirdsPerhaps the secrets of her mother’s past in this tiny French town hold the key to her own future. . .Food critic Tempèsta Luddington has always felt like the odd person out in her family, ever since she lost her beloved mother at the tender age of thirteen. When her workaholic father passes fifteen years later, Tempèsta is not surprised that the majority of the considerable family money will pass to her dutiful younger brother, Wal. Still, she is left a modest remembrance from her mother, and for the first time Tempèsta has a world of choices before her.Lost in grief and hoping to reconnect with her memories and her mother’s past, she uses the money to buy a ramshackle manor house in Sainte-Colombe, a small village in Provence, where her mother had grown up. But she is greeted with more questions than answers. Her welcome, especially by the town’s stodgy mayor, is cold at best, and she finds herself wondering if the entire experiment was a mistake.Yet she stays, stubbornly sticking it out, slowly learning that her mother’s legacy was more than just a nest egg. Through her mother and the village, Tempèsta learns the value of community and friendship, the importance of self-confidence, and the power of love and trust. What’s more, she sees for herself that there is magic and beauty in the everyday—even something as simple as a sprig of lavender and sage.“For readers who love Under the Tuscan Sun and Chocolat, this is your next heartfelt, delightful read.” —Jennifer Moorman, bestselling author of The Baker's ManA dreamy escape into Southern France from bestselling author Aimie K. Runyan.Perfect for fans of Katherine Center, Rebecca Serle, and Sarah JioKate Quinn described Runyan’s previous work as “a moving tale of female solidarity and courage.”Stand-alone novel of approximately 100,000 wordsIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

About Aimie K. Runyan

Internationally bestselling author Aimie K. Runyan writes to celebrate unsung heroines. She has written six historical novels (and counting!) and is delving into the exciting world of contemporary women's fiction. She has been a finalist for the Colorado Book Award three times, a nominee for the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers' 'Writer of the Year,' and a Historical Novel Society's Editors' Choice selection. Aimie is active as a speaker and educator in the writing community in Colorado and beyond. She lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her wonderful husband, two adorable (usually) children, two very sweet cats, and a pet dragon. Visit her online at aimiekrunyan.com; Instagram: @bookishaimie; Facebook: @aimiekrunyan; Twitter: @aimiekrunyan.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Dab on March 04, 2024

Happy Publication Day! “…there has to be more ways to live a life than cramming yourself into a tiny apartment and living shoulder to shoulder with people you don’t care about and who don’t care about you, all in pursuit of a job at a corporation that would happily replace you within two weeks if you......more

Goodreads review by Karren on January 12, 2024

New York food critic Tempèsta Luddington has always felt like she didn’t fit into her family, her mother Nadajèta died when she was thirteen and two weeks later her snobby grandmother Lucille moved in. Her father runs the Luddington Foundation and it’s a stressful job, and fifteen years later he die......more

Goodreads review by Blaine on May 10, 2024

I have enjoyed the authors prior works, and so I thought I would give this book a try, which is her first venture into "contemporary fiction." I was not disappointed, but at the same time I felt that the plot was easy to figure out, and the ending was just what I expected. That does not make it a ba......more

Goodreads review by Sydney on January 15, 2024

The Memory of Lavender and Sage is a remarkable story that reminded me why I love reading so much! The joy I got from turning each page is something I can’t quite explain but it’s a joy that I hope to carry with me throughout my 2024 reading journey! This is a story about Tempesta and her desire to f......more

Goodreads review by Moonkiszt on February 24, 2025

A cozy story set in Sainte-Columbe, France. A perfect read while in recovery, dreams of life in far off places. Tempesta finds connections with her mother's people, their culture and culinary secrets, along with herbal magic - who can resist that? *A sincere thank you to Aimie K. Runyan, Harper Muse,......more

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'The Memory of Lavender and Sage is an enchanting novel that sweeps you away to France on a journey of self-discovery, uncovering family secrets, and learning how love lives on. With a home renovation and a charmed greenhouse filled with herbs and plants that lovingly grow for their keeper, this family saga bridges the generations together with understanding, compassion, and forgiveness but not without a lot of misunderstandings in the middle! Friendships are forged, romance is cultivated, and magical moments abound in the captivating small French town. For readers who love Under the Tuscan Sun and Chocolat, this is your next heartfelt, delightful read.' Jennifer Moorman, bestselling author of The Magic All Around

'Some books are simply a joy to read. Aimie K. Runyan's THE MEMORY OF LAVENDER AND SAGE is one of them. Sensuous . . . dreamy . . . romantic . . . THE MEMORY OF LAVENDER AND SAGE is a melange of tastes and smells, magic and romance. Aimie K. Runyan weaves a sumptuous tale of mystery and magic, family and friendships, reminding us that it's never too late to find the home of our heart. If you long to be transported to a charming village in Provence, surrounded by loveable characters and secret spells, grab a cup of tea and immerse yourself in this magical novel!' Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of THE LIFE LIST

Aimie K. Runyan wows in her latest atmospheric novel about the power of family, the beauty of change, and the transportive magic of finding where you truly belong. Set against the backdrop of an idyllic village in Provence, THE MEMORY OF LAVENDER AND SAGE reminds readers that every moment should be savored and that, sometimes, the simplest pleasures are the greatest gifts. Runyan has proven herself as a standout voice in women's fiction. I was captivated from the very first line. Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE SUMMER OF SONGBIRDS

In Aimie K. Runyan's signature heartfelt voice, The Memory of Lavender and Sage is a warm, generous, and utterly satisfying novel about the power of kindness, character and finding purpose and love where you least expect it. Ann Garvin, USA TODAY bestselling author of There’s No Coming Back From This

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