Tag: France

Tales from the Pays d’Oc by Patricia Feinberg Stoner: delightful and atmospheric

Tales from the Pays d’Oc Twenty-one tales of life, love and laughter in the land of sun and vines. What is Matthieu doing up an olive tree?  Why won’t Joséphine ever eat pizza again?  Who went four by fourth? And who rescued two hapless Americans at Armageddon Falls? Travel to the Languedoc, feel the scorch… Continue reading Tales from the Pays d’Oc by Patricia Feinberg Stoner: delightful and atmospheric

That Deplorable Boy by Jasper Barry: a rich tapestry of jealousy and choices

Synopsis Is Max Fabien the loyal secretary and faithful lover of the marquis de Miremont? Or a handsome trickster who regards lying as an accomplishment and any sexual quarry as fair game? Miremont’s heart tells him one thing, his jealousy another. But his obsessive passion for Max must remain a dark secret. And, when his… Continue reading That Deplorable Boy by Jasper Barry: a rich tapestry of jealousy and choices

An extract from ‘Deck the Halles’, my imminent Christmas novel

My sequel to ‘Fa-La-Llama-La: Christmas at the Little French Llama Farm’ will soon be ready. ‘Deck the Halles: Next Christmas at the Little French Llama’ sees our heroine Noelle called on at the last minute to help organise a national llama show in the local agricultural halles, so her partner, famous Australian author Nick, decides… Continue reading An extract from ‘Deck the Halles’, my imminent Christmas novel

The French Adventure by Lucy Coleman: a perfect summer read

Synopsis Genre: Sweet romance/cosy mystery Release Date: 1 February 2018 Publisher: Aria Fiction (Head of Zeus) Packed full of French flavour and idyllic settings this is a romantic, heart-warming and unputdownable new novel about life and love, perfect for anyone who loves Milly Johnson, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson. Suddenly unemployed and single, Anna escapes… Continue reading The French Adventure by Lucy Coleman: a perfect summer read

The Second Footman by Jasper Barry: atmospheric and captivating

I’m delighted to be taking part in the book tour for this truly fascinating novel. The Second Footman of the title is a man of many names, but Max is the one he settles on for himself. In his footman role he is Jean, the name of his predecessor. It won’t do for his mistress,… Continue reading The Second Footman by Jasper Barry: atmospheric and captivating

A Bite-Sized History of France by Stéphane Henaut and Jeni Mitchell : deliciously fascinating

This book is deliciously fascinating. What better way to learn about a country’s history than by being introduced to it around a certain food item, such as artichokes, wine or cheese. The author explains how politics, economics and culture link with food in ‘foodways’, which reveal a great deal about a country. We discover many… Continue reading A Bite-Sized History of France by Stéphane Henaut and Jeni Mitchell : deliciously fascinating

Spotlight on ‘Paris Ever After’ by K. S. R. Burns

  K.S.R. Burns on Tour May 1-14 with   Paris Ever After (women’s fiction) Release date: May 1st, 2018 at Velvet Morning Press ASIN: B079H32ND3 260 pages Author’s website Goodreads   SYNOPSIS Can Amy’s rocky start in Paris turn into a happy ever after? Amy didn’t realize how stale her life was until she jetted off… Continue reading Spotlight on ‘Paris Ever After’ by K. S. R. Burns

One Sip At A Time by Keith Van Sickle: sparkling expat experiences

Oh, but I love this book about expat life in Provence! It’s beautifully written, thoroughly entertaining and sums up the expat experience superbly. The writing sparkles with enjoyment and humour, although the author’s not above giving gentle digs where they’re due. After all, the French do have their little, incomprehensible ways when it comes to,… Continue reading One Sip At A Time by Keith Van Sickle: sparkling expat experiences