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  • Published: 2 September 2021
  • ISBN: 9781473598850
  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $26.99

Celebrations at the Chateau

Relax and unwind with the perfect holiday romance




A gloriously feel-good novel about a woman who brings a French chateau back to life over the most magical time of the year, from a growing brand author.

Brought to you by Penguin.

So good I could almost taste it. Magnifique!' Milly Johnson, bestselling author of My One True North

Cosy up with this heart-warming, romantic story from Jo Thomas about turning your dreams into a reality.

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When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they excitedly make plans over delicious crepes and local cider in the town nearby.

But they soon discover the chateau needs major work, a huge tax bill is due . . . and there's a sitting tenant to whom they owe a monthly allowance.

Unable to sell but strapped for cash, Fliss determines to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B. But, why is Jacques, the local mayor, so hostile? How did Fliss's grandfather come to own the place anyway? And will Jacques and Fliss be able to put their differences aside to save the chateau?

Inspired by Escape to the Chateau, this cosy and uplifting novel to curl up with, from the author of Escape to the French Farmhouse and Finding Love at the Christmas Market.

Readers are falling in love with Celebrations at the Chateau:

***** A wonderful hug of a book. Feel-good fiction at its very best!
***** A perfect book to curl up with and forget the world.
***** A romantic and magical read . . . I couldn't put it down

  • Published: 2 September 2021
  • ISBN: 9781473598850
  • Imprint: Transworld Digital
  • Format: Audio Download
  • RRP: $26.99

About the author

Jo Thomas

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.

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Praise for Celebrations at the Chateau

An absolute treat . . . fabulous setting, gorgeous food and wonderful characters

Jill Mansell

Another gem from Jo Thomas. Fun, food, love and France, what more can anyone want?

Katie Fforde

So good I could almost taste it. Magnifique!

Milly Johnson

A gorgeous winter read

My Weekly

[A] joyous romcom ... This has everything you want from an escapist read: romance, food and beautiful descriptions of the French countryside

Good Housekeeping

An utterly delightful Christmas read!

My Creative Notebook

A feel-good festive romp

Best

Atmospheric and romantic

The People's Friend

Feel-good fiction at its best... the perfect read'

NB

If you want to get away from it all this festive season, this is just the novel to transport you

Heat

This is Christmas in a book!

Katie Fforde

Sprinkled with Christmas magic!

Milly Johnson

A scrumptious seasonal treat!

Heidi Swain

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