Escape to the French Farmhouse

Del and her husband Ollie moved to a beautiful village in Provence for a fresh start after years of infertility struggles. But six weeks after they arrive, they’re packing the removal van once more. As Del watches the van leave for England, she suddenly realises exactly what will make her happier…a new life in France – without Ollie. 

Now alone, all Del has is a crumbling farmhouse, a mortgage to pay and a few lavender plants. What on earth is she going to do? Discovering an old recipe book at the market run by the rather attractive Fabian, Del starts to bake. But can her new-found passion really help her let go of the past and lead to true happiness?

A heart-warming tale about reclaiming your life, set amongst the lavender fields of Provence. Perfect escapism from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and The Honey Farm on the Hill.

Author Biography

Jo Thomas worked for many years as a reporter and producer, first

for BBC Radio 5, before moving on to Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour and

Radio 2’s The Steve Wright Show. In 2013 Jo won the RNA Katie

Fforde Bursary. Her debut novel, The Oyster Catcher, was a

runaway bestseller in ebook and was awarded the 2014 RNA Joan

Hessayon Award and the 2014 Festival of Romance Best Ebook

Award. Jo lives in the Vale of Glamorgan with her husband and

three children.

My Review

Absolutely perfect escapism and just what is needed at the moment. I found myself engrossed as I followed Del's journey. The recipes from the lavender book sound delicious, providing a culinary feast for the reader. Add in the descriptions of rural France and this book is a winner.

Jo Thomas has the ability to allow the reader to look inside her characters. I immediately bonded with Del and found myself travelling with her on her journey. Wonderful read.