New Chapters on the French Riviera by Jennifer Bohnet
New Chapters on the French Riviera by Jennifer Bohnet
Can a grieving chef and a group of writers find their own happy endings?
Eight months after his wife Jacqueline died in a tragic car accident, Michelin stared chef and proprietor of Villa Celestia, Guy Lyon’s life has been in freefall. Consumed by grief and plagued by questions as to why she was in a taxi that fateful day, the doors to Villa Celestia have remained closed.
When a good friend, Sandy Thoreau, asks to rent the villa on the French Riviera for a fortnight to hold a women’s writers retreat after being let down, Guy reluctantly agrees.
All the women at the retreat are looking forward to being inspired. Helena and her friend Mandy are writing debut novels, Isobel is editing a cosy crime story, Liz is desperate to kickstart a new book, self-published author Lorraine is looking for advice and Becky, well Becky is a law unto herself.
Over the course of the next fortnight, two of these women will change the course of Guy’s life forever and new chapters - hopefully with happy endings - will begin for all of them.
The perfect tonic and escapist read to the South of France full of warmth and second chances.
New Chapters on the French Riviera by Jennifer Bohnet
My review
Having been a fan of Jennifer Bohnet’s writing for more years than I can remember, opening a new book is always a treat that leaves me with a comforting, homely feeling. This book had everything I was looking for, and more, enabling me to escape to the south of France, in the company of some fascinating women.
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Sandy’s writing retreat in Antibes brought together six writers at different stages in their careers all hoping for inspiration, fun and advice as they switched off from their daily lives and made the most of having the time to write. Friendships were forged as ideas flowed, fed as much by the stunning setting of the villa as the delicious food served by mysterious chef Guy. It was easy to imagine I was on the retreat with them.
They all brought some interesting back stories to the villa, and I couldn’t wait to see how these played out. While some lived a wild and exciting life, time had stood still for some of them, and others were just turning the page for new beginnings. Add in a lovely twist of a second plot that delved deep into the past bringing new relationships to light, and I was in my element.
Never underestimate the magic of the Riviera and meeting the right people at the right time. If you are looking for a feelgood read for some pure escapism, add this book to your reading list now.
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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.
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