Escape to the French Farmhouse

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Can she find her recipe for happiness?

Del and her husband Ollie moved to a beautiful village in Provence for a fresh start after years of infertility struggles. But six weeks after they arrive, they’re packing the removal van once more. As Del watches the van leave for England, she suddenly realises exactly what will make her happier…a new life in France – without Ollie.

Now alone, all Del has is a crumbling farmhouse, a mortgage to pay and a few lavender plants. What on earth is she going to do? Discovering an old recipe book at the market run by the rather attractive Fabian, Del starts to bake. But can her new-found passion really help her let go of the past and lead to true happiness?

A heart-warming tale about reclaiming your life, set amongst the lavender fields of Provence. Perfect escapism from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and The Honey Farm on the Hill.

'Hopeful and lovely, sunny and smashing – I loved this gorgeous book' Milly Johnson

'A delicious summer read' Heidi Swain

'A warm story of friendship and community. A joy and a true escape' Phillipa Ashley

©Jo Thomas 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

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A delicious summer read.

You smell the lavender, you feel the sun on your face, this book is pure joy!

Hopeful and lovely, sunny and smashing – I loved this gorgeous book.

Jo Thomas at her best - filled with love, food and real heart. Always welcome, particularly in challenging times, reading a Jo Thomas novel is like going on the loveliest holiday in your head.

This is the burst of sunshine you’re looking for! Evocative, warm, wonderful, transporting you to beautiful Provence...I loved it!

A warm story of friendship and community. A joy and a true escape.

Uplifting and full of warmth, this novel is the next best thing to jetting off to France on a relaxing break away.

A warm and evocative summer read.

A gorgeous summery read.

Such a lovely story!

Enjoyable from beginning to end straight down to the story teller who was perfect. I would have loved a second book. So sad it ended.

Escape to the French Farmhouse

I’ve been listening to many similarly-themed books. Unhappy Brit or American moves to France or Italy and worry if they have made a mistake. Eventually, it all works out. This one is a bit different. It delves into the homelessness in France but not in a heavy way. The protagonist, a Brit, not only wants to enjoy French living, but unlike many, she wants to adapt to the culture and, along the way, finds her happiness by doing so.

The narrator has a lovely voice. While not the best at male voices, her melodic sweet voice makes up for it.

A good listen—a good story. I look forward to more from Jo Thomas.

Wonderful read!

I enjoyed this book so much! I love hearing about second chances and enjoying a light hearted read with lots of visuals of the good life in France! easy and enjoyable read!

Heartwarming

I liked the story line.
Enjoyed the narrator.
I just wanted the story to go on and on.