Celebrations at the Chateau: Relax and unwind with the perfect holiday romance

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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. '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. - - - - - 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

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

Author Bio

Jo Thomas worked for many years as a reporter and producer, including time at Radio 4's Woman's Hour and Radio 2's The Steve Wright Show. Jo's debut novel, The Oyster Catcher, was a runaway bestseller and won both the RNA Joan Hessayon Award and the Festival of Romance Best eBook Award. Her recent book Escape to the French Farmhouse was a #1 bestselling eBook and in every one of her novels Jo loves to explore new countries and discover the food produced there, both of which she thoroughly enjoys researching. Jo lives in Pembrokeshire with her husband and three children, where cooking and gathering around the kitchen table are a hugely important and fun part of their family life.