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Summer at the Château

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'A lovely, uplifting, summery read. ' Bestselling author, Lisa Hobman
'A wonderful summer read. It had everything - romance, family, forgiveness and second chances. Highly recommended!' Bestselling author, Alison Sherlock

Every end has a new beginning...

When Pixie Sampson's husband tragically dies, she inherits the beautiful Château Quiltu in Brittany, Northern France.
But unbeknown to her, she also inherits a mysterious lodger, Justine Martin and her 4-year-old son Ferdie.
Heartbroken and with her adventurous Mum, Gwen in tow, they travel to France to put the Château on the market but are soon drawn into a quest to seek the Château's secrets.
Who is Justine? Why is she living at the Château? How did she know her husband?
Over the Summer months, the Château fills with family and laughter and secrets are discovered and old wounds begin to heal.

Escape to the Château with top 10 international bestseller Jennifer Bohnet, for an uplifting story of family, love and second chances.

What readers are saying about Summer at the Château:

'This book was a wonderful story full of likeable characters, grief, forgiveness, family, new beginnings, and second chances.'

'An uplifting and wise tale.'

'Emotional and realistic, a wonderful read.'

'A feel good read, dealing mainly with themes as forgiveness, family and second chances.'

'A very well written book, set in a beautiful and superbly described location.'

'I really do think each one of Jennifer’s books I read becomes my new favourite.'

If you are looking for your next read to give you that escape from reality, lockdown and life with Covid, that I think we all need right now, this is one for you.'

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