The Book Trunk

Dreaming of France

  • French Connections

    Paris! The Eiffel Tower is an instantly recognisable image of the city, and this photo (which I took a few years back) conjures up memories of happy holidays. OK people, I’m still in French mode for Paris in July, so let’s start… Continue reading

  • Revolution and Markets in Paris

    I love Paris, but it’s a while since I’ve been there and, sadly, I’m unlikely to make it this year either, so I’m making do with a ‘virtual’ trip to the city, thanks to Paris in July, a month-long celebration… Continue reading

  • Snapshots of Paris…

    I’ve been looking through my old holiday photos and, since I’m on a ‘virtual’ trip for the Paris in July challenge, run by Karen at Book Bath and Tamara at Thyme for Tea, and Dreaming of France over at An Accidental… Continue reading

  • The Scarlet Pimpernel

    A Scarlet Pimpernel flower. Does anyone else out there have a problem with the French Revolution? My view of it is much the same as my view of the English Civil War, and is best summed up by Sellar and… Continue reading