The French Chateau Dream
- Author Julie Caplin
- Narrator Sophie Roberts
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date 30 June 2023
- Run Time 10 hours and 51 minutes
- Format x-book®
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Sense of place.
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What to expect
Your dream holiday is just a page away…
You are invited to a summer of sparkling champagne, warm buttery croissants and a little bit of je ne sais quoi
With a broken heart and a broken spirit, Hattie is in need of a summer escape. So when an opportunity comes up to work at a beautiful, stately chateau in the Champagne region of France she books her flights quicker than the pop of a cork.
Romance is the last thing Hattie is looking for but then she wasn’t expecting gorgeous Luc to stroll into her life. With picnics in the warm French sun and delicious foodie trips to the local market, Hattie starts to wonder if a holiday fling – or maybe even something more – might be just what she needs.
Praise for Julie Caplin:
‘One unputdownable story’ Sunday Times Bestseller Katie Fforde
‘An irresistible slice of escapism’ Sunday Times Bestseller Phillipa Ashley
‘The descriptions of food and drink made me want to visit France immediately, if not sooner. A wonderful, summery treat for every reader’ Sue Moorcroft
‘A gorgeous book, in which each little detail and plot point adds sparkle to the story – much like the tantalising fizz in a glass of chilled champagne!’ Erin Green
‘The perfect summer escape’ Alex Brown
‘A delicious read! I could almost taste the Champagne’ Teresa F. Morgan
‘Oh la la, joy of a book! A stunning summer escape in the French countryside’ Caroline Roberts
‘Julie Caplin always sweeps me away to whatever location her stories are set in…a feast for all the senses with a romance that sparkles like the finest champagne!’ Sarah Bennett
'Absolutely perfect! Everything you could possibly want from a summer romance’ Annabel French
‘Made me want to pack my entire life into a suitcase and start all over again in a gorgeous setting, with delicious dining, charismatic characters and fabulous friendships and a swoon-worthy french man to die for’ Kim Nash
‘With an abundance of chemistry between Hattie and Luc, plus a delicious vineyard setting, The French Chateau Dream is a gloriously satisfying escapist read!’ Kate Frost
‘A gorgeous slice of escapism to a beautiful chateau. I loved joining Hattie on her summer escape to a dreamy French chateau with an equally dreamy owner. A beautiful setting, wonderful characters, and gorgeous writing’ Jessica Redland
‘A beautifully romantic read with a fabulous cast of characters, I was totally transported to the delights of a French vineyard in summer alongside Hattie and Luc’ Suzanne Snow
Critics Review
‘A fantastic, huggable, hilarious and addictive read’ The Writing Garnet
‘It’s all about the feels…I absolutely loved it’ The Cosiest Corner
‘Sweet, funny and deliciously heart-warming’ Frankly, My Dear…
‘I've already read it again since I finished it… a true sign of how much I enjoyed it’ Life Appears
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