Front Yard
by Norman Draper
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Pub Date Sep 29 2015 | Archive Date Oct 02 2015
Kensington Books | Kensington
Description
Livia is a quiet Midwestern suburb known for its green-thumbed residents and their impeccable yards--but this summer, they'll be digging up a lot more than weeds. . .
George and Nan Fremont are renowned among their neighbors for their meticulously manicured backyard. Now that the weather's warming up, it's time for them to give their neglected front yard a much-needed makeover. Luckily, their daughter Mary and their gardening intern Shirelle are around to help.
But a bevy of meddlers stonewall their latest project before they can even dig in. Shirelle's college advisor, Dr. Brockheimer, is a little too enamored with the Fremonts' gardening prowess. Livia's resident historian, Miss Price, seems to be hiding something about the history of their property. And their nosy neighbor, Jim Graybill, is forever scanning their lawn for buried treasures with his beloved metal detector--but could he actually be onto something for once?
Trouble is in full bloom in Livia, but with a trowel in one hand and a glass of merlot in the other, George and Nan count on everything coming up roses.
George and Nan Fremont are renowned among their neighbors for their meticulously manicured backyard. Now that the weather's warming up, it's time for them to give their neglected front yard a much-needed makeover. Luckily, their daughter Mary and their gardening intern Shirelle are around to help.
But a bevy of meddlers stonewall their latest project before they can even dig in. Shirelle's college advisor, Dr. Brockheimer, is a little too enamored with the Fremonts' gardening prowess. Livia's resident historian, Miss Price, seems to be hiding something about the history of their property. And their nosy neighbor, Jim Graybill, is forever scanning their lawn for buried treasures with his beloved metal detector--but could he actually be onto something for once?
Trouble is in full bloom in Livia, but with a trowel in one hand and a glass of merlot in the other, George and Nan count on everything coming up roses.
A Note From the Publisher
THE HILARIOUSLY FUN SEQUEL TO BACKYARD! If you love gardening, wine and humor, this is the book for you!
THE HILARIOUSLY FUN SEQUEL TO BACKYARD! If you love gardening, wine and humor, this is the book for you!
Advance Praise
Praise for FRONT YARD:
“Draper’s kooky second Fremont satire will appeal to the game gardeners and fans of wickedly whimsical tales.”– Booklist
Praise for BACKYARD:"A light tale of suburban warfare waged by the gardening elite." - Kirkus Reviews
"Who knew gardening could be so cutthroat? Draper’s savory satire of such an unlikely source of obsession and greed demonstrates a splendid affinity for Mother Nature and a sardonic appraisal of human nature." - Booklist“In Draper’s harvest of darkly hilarious mishaps, obsessive garden enthusiasts who rally for botanical superiority plant seeds of deception…Metaphors abound in a clever fable…Readers looking for a quick, witty read will enjoy the thorns in this prickly arrangement.” – Publishers Weekly
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781617733079 |
| PRICE | $19.00 (USD) |
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