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Book Synopsis___________________''A funny, spirited read'' -
Daily Mail''A hugely enjoyable romp of a novel'' - Katie Fforde
''Utterly delicious in every way'' - Joanna Lumley
___________________Theresa is desperate for a change. Forced into early retirement and fed up with babysitting her bossy daughter's obnoxious children, she sells her house and moves to the picture-perfect town of Bellevue-sur-Mer, just outside Nice.Once the hideaway of artists and writers, it is now home to the odd rock icon and Hollywood movie star, and, as Theresa soon discovers, a close-knit set of expats. There's Carol, the glamorous American and her doting husband David; the British TV star Sally; the ferocious Sian and her wayward Australian poet husband; the sharply witty Zoe with her strangely youthful face and penchant for white wine and the suave Brian who catches Theresa's eye As Theresa settles to the gentle rhythm of seaside life she embraces her new-found friendsh
Trade ReviewA hugely enjoyable romp of a novel with eccentric characters, a delightful background and a savoury tang of crime *
Katie Fforde *
A warm, light-hearted, fast-paced tale that fans of Peter Mayle will enjoy *
Joanne Harris *
A very witty novel by a very witty woman. Hugely entertaining *
Julian Fellowes *
Utterly delicious in every way *
Joanna Lumley *
A sunny, funny debut novel … a keenly observed, rollicking tale of mature expats reinventing themselves on the French Riviera *
Mail on Sunday *
This debut from national treasure actress Celia perfectly captures the colour of ex-pat life and the glitz and glamour of the South of France. A shaft of early summer sunshine, a funny, spirited read *
Daily Mail *
It’s lots of fun, with adventure at a certain age as its driving force, and sun-kissed recipes as chapter breaks *
Sainsbury’s Magazine *
