![]() Now living on a houseboat in Paris with Roux and her two children Anouk and Rosette, the wind of Ramadan and a letter from beyond the grave prompts her to return to the small French village where it all began.Īs prominent a character as Vianne herself, the village of Lansquenet has changed in eight years the scent of spices fill the air, women are veiled in black niqabs and a minaret stands proudly facing the church of Saint Jerome. Eight years have passed since Vianne Rocher left behind the cobbled streets of Lansquenet where she faced prejudice and isolation, before winning much of the townsfolk over with her chocolate delights and a hint of magic. However, when it came to Peaches for Monsieur le Cure, the third in the Chocolat series, I wanted to savour the novel and immerse myself in Harris’s deliciously descriptive writing – and thus only allowed myself to read a chapter a day.Īs expected, Peaches for Monsieur le Cure shows Joanne Harris at her very best. If I enjoy a book, I’ll do my damnedest to tear through it as quickly as humanly possible – avoiding social engagements and rising at the crack of dawn to curl up and read. ![]() ![]() There are very few books that I can recall deliberately taking my time over. ![]()
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