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Summer at the Chateau
- Author
- Annabel French
- Narrator
- Laura Kirman
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 8 June 2023
- Run Time
- 9 hours
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
‘A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.’ Julie Caplin
A newly single woman. A tall, dark and handsome stranger. A chateau that keeps bringing them together. What could go wrong?
When Lizzie Summers is jilted at the altar, she’s left completely heartbroken. But then she receives news that she has inherited a beautiful chateau in Provence, and it seems like the perfect escape.
Upon arrival, she discovers she is now the proud owner of . . . a crumbling ruin. A decrepit chateau – with nothing but dust and a goat for company.
Intending to head straight back to the airport, Lizzie instead gets caught in a freakish summer storm and finds herself trudging through a vineyard for help. Bedraggled and furious, she enlists the help of her nearest neighbour, the enchanting Luc. Perhaps she should stay and mend the chateau – and her broken heart – after all…?
The perfect feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you falling head over heels. Fans of Katie Fforde, Debbie Macomber, and Susan Mallery won’t be able to put this down!
Readers are falling in love with Summer at the Chateau!‘A beautifully written feel-good romcom’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A lovely, sunny, feel-good romcom that transports you to summer in France! Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book is a lovely easy read – it just puts you in a good mood!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Lovely, romantic, sweeping and feel good.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Critics Review
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‘A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France. I completely fell in love with Luc and Lizzie as they brought sunshine and love back to the dilapidated chateau.’ Julie Caplin
‘Have some crisp French wine and a wedge of creamy camembert on hand when you read Summer at the Chateau! A charming and evocative read that will have you dreaming in French and wishing you were there.’ Rebecca Raisin
‘Swoony and romantic! As relaxing as a hot summer's day in Provence…I swear I could smell the lavender fields!’ Leonie Mack
‘Oh la la! This is the perfect French escape.’ Bella Osborne
‘The kind of romance that ticks all my boxes. Lizzie is a relatable and appealing heroine and grumpy, sexy Luc is the neighbour we all dream of! Summer at the Chateau is the perfect, escapist holiday read.’ Sarah Bennett
‘Beautifully written – a real gem of a read! Inheriting a chateau sounds like a dream for broken-hearted Lizzie but it turns out to be the start of an amazing and unexpected journey.’ Lucy Coleman
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Details
- Author
- Annabel French
- Narrator
- Laura Kirman
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Release Date
- 8 June 2023
- ISBN
- 9780008558239
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Narrative theme: sense of place, Narrative theme: love / relationships, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Modern and Contemporary romance
Synopsis
‘A Provencal sun drenched read that conjures up the scent of summer in France.’ Julie Caplin A newly single woman. A tall, dark and handsome stranger. A chateau that keeps bringing them together. What could go wrong? When Lizzie Summers is jilted at the altar, she’s left completely heartbroken. But then she receives news that she has inherited a beautiful chateau in Provence, and it seems like the perfect escape. Upon arrival, she discovers she is now the proud owner of . . . a crumbling ruin. A decrepit chateau – with nothing but dust and a goat for company. Intending to head straight back to the airport, Lizzie instead gets caught in a freakish summer storm and finds herself trudging through a vineyard for help. Bedraggled and furious, she enlists the help of her nearest neighbour, the enchanting Luc. Perhaps she should stay and mend the chateau – and her broken heart – after all…? The perfect feel-good romantic comedy that will leave you falling head over heels. Fans of Katie Fforde, Debbie Macomber, and Susan Mallery won’t be able to put this down! Readers are falling in love with Summer at the Chateau! ‘A beautifully written feel-good romcom’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A lovely, sunny, feel-good romcom that transports you to summer in France! Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘This book is a lovely easy read – it just puts you in a good mood!’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lovely, romantic, sweeping and feel good.’ Real Reader Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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