Pages

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Book review of A French Inheritance by Jennifer Bohnet

French Village Diaries book review A French Inheritance Jennifer Bohnet
A French Inheritance by Jennifer Bohnet


A French Inheritance by Jennifer Bohnet

Every moment is a new beginning on the French Riviera

Five years ago, Adam and Lucy Belgrave took the plunge and bought a sprawling rundown farm in the South of France to bring back to life, much against the advice of Adam’s brother, Elliot.

Today, that dream is becoming a reality and the farm is beginning to thrive and Elliot finds himself grateful for the refuge it provides after his career falters and his marriage fails.

After the death of her beloved granny, a bitter divorce and surprise redundancy - the saying ’sad things come in threes’ resonates with Briony Dymond's life. With her mother by her side, Briony travels to France to learn some news that will change her life completely. Will she have the courage to embrace granny Giselle’s special wishes?

As spring returns to the French Riviera both Elliot and Briony seek to put their pasts behind them and look to find happiness in the future. But can the past give up its hold on the present?


French Village Diaries book review A French Inheritance Jennifer Bohnet
A French Inheritance by Jennifer Bohnet


My review

There is something rather exciting, but also reassuring and comforting about opening a new Jennifer Bohnet novel and this one grabbed my heart from the beginning.

As Briony and her mother arrive at granny Giselle’s cottage in France, things are set to change for them both. While her mum is ready for a new beginning, Briony is understandably cautious, still piecing together her life following a recent divorce and redundancy. Meeting their new neighbours, Lucy, Adam and Elliot provides friendship as well as the possibility of exciting new opportunities.


French Village Diaries book review A French Inheritance Jennifer Bohnet
A French Inheritance by Jennifer Bohnet


This book is a great mix of characters with strong family bonds, old flames reigniting and new friendships ready to help mend broken hearts. It filled me with a huge sense of well-being and happiness, and I haven’t even got to the adorable canine companions, or the hidden boxes found in the attic with stories waiting to be told.

It was just what I needed and was one of those reads that I didn’t want to end. I could happily have sat by the lake, hoping to spot the kingfisher and following these characters forever.

Purchase links

French Village Diaries is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.co.uk at no extra cost to you.

Amazon link 

Ebook – all digital retailers  

 

French Village Diaries book review A French Inheritance Jennifer Bohnet
Jennifer Bohnet


Author Bio  

Jennifer Bohnet is the bestselling author of over 14 women's fiction titles, including Villa of Sun and Secrets and A Riviera Retreat. She is originally from the West Country but now lives in the wilds of rural Brittany, France.

Social Media Links  

Facebook 

Twitter 

Instagram 

Newsletter sign-up 

Bookbub 


French Village Diaries book review A French Inheritance Jennifer Bohnet
A French Inheritance by Jennifer Bohnet


You can read my reviews of some of Jennifer’s other novels here:

Secrets Beneath a Riviera Sky 

A French Adventure 

Christmas on the Riviera 

Summer on the French Riviera 

Villa of Second Chances 

Summer at the Château 

A French Country Escape 

Falling for a French Dream 

One Summer in Monte Carlo 

A French Affair 

No comments:

Post a Comment

Please don't be shy, I love to hear from you.