Celebrations at the Chateau – Jo Thomas
Description:
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.
They soon discover the chateau needs major work and a huge tax bill is due . . . Unable to sell but strapped for cash, Fliss determines to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B.
But Jacques, the handsome town mayor, is opposed to her plan. When it becomes clear that the only way to save the magnificent castle is to work together, Jacques and Fliss discover that they have more in common than they think…A romantic and uplifting read about turning your dreams into a reality,
Why We Liked It
Whenever we read a Jo Thomas book there are so many moments when you smile. Her writing is so descriptive, you always get a sense of place, a feeling of warmth, as she introduces us to her wonderful cast of characters and sense the aroma of wonderful cooking and within minutes you feel completely immersed in the world she has created.
Celebrations at the Chateau is another wonderful example of Jo’s writing at her very best and is an utterly delightful Christmas read! We absolutely loved it! Highly Recommended!
We were delighted to have the opportunity to interview Jo about the inspiration behind Celebrations at The Chateau and some of her other bestselling novels, and her advice for aspiring novelists. Head over to our Interviews section to find out more.