Celebrations At The Chateau written by Jo Thomas published by Random House Books

When their beloved grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they soon discover the chateau is a money pit. It requires 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 decides to spruce up the elegant old rooms and open a B&B. But, why is Jacques, the neighbouring farmer and also local mayor, so hostile, and how did their grandfather come to own the place anyway?

I have had this book on my TBR shelf for a little while, but I was so excited to read it, that I pushed it up my list and I am so glad I did as I devoured it immediately. It was absolutely fantastic and I promise you won’t be disappointed when you read it. It has love, food, jeopardy and characters that you will want to befriend!

I have read most of Jo’s books now and believe me, this is by far the best, they just keep getting better and better. I loved the characters in this one, they grew throughout the book and at the start I was thinking of Fliss in one way, but then by midway through the book my opinion of her completely changed (in a nice way!).

This book actually made me smile with happiness, and I looked forward to snuggling down in bed delving back into the lives of Fliss and her sisters.

I would love it if at some point we could revisit the chateau as this wonderful book has left me wanting more!!

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