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A French Adventure
- Author
- Jennifer Bohnet
- Narrator
- Julia Franklin
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 15 March 2024
- Run Time
- 8 hours 21 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance: wholesome, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
What to expect
When your old life ceases to exist, it’s time to build a new one…
It’s early summer on the French Riviera when Vivienne Wilson arrives for a one-woman writers’ retreat after her philandering husband informs her that their 30-year marriage is over.
There to collect the shell-shocked Vivienne is recently widowed Maxine Zonszain, who is struggling to come to terms with her empty life following the sudden death of her husband.
Florist extraordinaire, Olivia Murray, shares the Villa that Vivienne is renting. She’s pretty content with life - but longs to meet ‘The One’.
Life under the summer sun in Antibes becomes a challenging time for all three women. Secrets are shared, problems are halved as they forge new and unexpected friendships and embark on new adventures.
Sometimes life’s surprises turn out to be unwanted but just sometimes the ‘new normal’ makes for a happier life than the one lost.
A uplifting tale of friendship and second chances. Perfect for the fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton.
Praise for Jennifer Bohnet
'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' - Lucy Coleman
'5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic treat from Jennifer. I absolutely love Jennifer’s stories, the characters and storyline’s are superb and she always leaves us wanting more' - Reader Review
'I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' - Alison Sherlock
' I couldn't put it down it's definitely a page turner.' - Reader Review
'What a lovely, happy story. Full of the ups and downs of life, but with a happy ending full of love and promise . Thank you.' - Reader Review
A beautifully written and heart-warming tale of family and friendship' - Jessica Redland
'There is much joy in this story, tempered with some bittersweet memories, but I can promise that you’ll be left feeling both joyous and uplifted. Highly recommended.' - Reader Review
'No surprises here. Just two sweet romances in a dream-come-true story. Not soppy sweet, just charmingly so. Perfect for a rainy day on the couch or a sunny day on a patio.' - Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Jennifer Bohnet
- Narrator
- Julia Franklin
- Duration
- 8 hours 21 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 March 2024
- ISBN
- 9781801622899
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Family life fiction, Contemporary romance, Romance: wholesome, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Sense of place, Fiction: mashup
Synopsis
From bestselling escapist fiction author Jennifer Bohnet - let her whisk you away to the South of FranceWhen your old life ceases to exist, it’s time to build a new one…It’s early summer on the French Riviera when Vivienne Wilson arrives for a one-woman writers’ retreat after her philandering husband informs her that their 30-year marriage is over.There to collect the shell-shocked Vivienne is recently widowed Maxine Zonszain, who is struggling to come to terms with her empty life following the sudden death of her husband.Florist extraordinaire, Olivia Murray, shares the Villa that Vivienne is renting. She’s pretty content with life - but longs to meet ‘The One’.Life under the summer sun in Antibes becomes a challenging time for all three women. Secrets are shared, problems are halved as they forge new and unexpected friendships and embark on new adventures.Sometimes life’s surprises turn out to be unwanted but just sometimes the ‘new normal’ makes for a happier life than the one lost.A uplifting tale of friendship and second chances. Perfect for the fans of Jill Mansell and Fern Britton.Praise for Jennifer Bohnet'Unputdownable, a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship in the glorious south of France. What’s not to love!' - Lucy Coleman'5.0 out of 5 stars Another fantastic treat from Jennifer. I absolutely love Jennifer’s stories, the characters and storyline’s are superb and she always leaves us wanting more' - Reader Review'I couldn’t stop myself from turning the pages and read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved it. Highly recommended!' - Alison Sherlock' I couldn't put it down it's definitely a page turner.' - Reader Review'What a lovely, happy story. Full of the ups and downs of life, but with a happy ending full of love and promise . Thank you.' - Reader ReviewA beautifully written and heart-warming tale of family and friendship' - Jessica Redland'There is much joy in this story, tempered with some bittersweet memories, but I can promise that you’ll be left feeling both joyous and uplifted. Highly recommended.' - Reader Review'No surprises here. Just two sweet romances in a dream-come-true story. Not soppy sweet, just charmingly so. Perfect for a rainy day on the couch or a sunny day on a patio.' - Reader Review
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