Yet to Bloom
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Last published Mon, Nov 20, 2017
'You invest to cultivate, work to nurture before you enjoy the blossoms.'
The idea of a showy bouquet of delphiniums proves to be far more than just a growing challenge, but rather a challenge to stay true to oneself, all the while carrying that tapestry of life and experience with that head held high.
Carola Aguillard's internship at a fashion boutique is about to end. Unsure and lacking direction in life she is suddenly whisked into her Auntie's craze of growing billowy Delphiniums in the midst of Paris' unforgiving summers.
However with a little perseverance not only do they produce the finest cultures of this fussy plant.
But they also discover the power of family and faith to overcome hardships.
The unique story of a young woman growing up in 19th century France.
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