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Title: The Promise of Provence
Author: Patricia Sands
Narrator: Janet Metzger
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14 hrs and 42 mins
Language: English
Release date: 05-19-17
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 7 votes
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Publisher's Summary:
On the evening of her twenty-second wedding anniversary, Katherine Price can't wait to celebrate. But instead of receiving an anniversary card from her husband, she finds a note asking for a divorce.
Fifty-five and suddenly alone, Katherine begins the daunting task of starting over. She has her friends, her aging mother, and her career to occupy her, but the future seems to hold little promise - until, after a winter of heartbreak, Katherine is persuaded to try a home exchange holiday in the South of France.
In Provence, bright fields of flowers bloom below medieval hilltop villages with winding cobblestone streets. Charmed by the picturesque countryside, the breathtaking Côte d'Azur, and the enchantment-filled boulevards of Paris, Katherine feels life opening up once again. Lavender perfumes the air, and chance encounters hint at romance and passion. But memories of heartbreak and betrayal linger - and her former life waits for her back home. Can she find the courage to begin again?
Members Reviews:
Romance of France
Struggling to deal with life's challenges newly single Katherine makes a brave choice. Where it leads is soul searching and beautiful. The descriptions of the scenery and food make me want to jump on a plane and head to Provence!!
A sweet escape
This book was a delight in many ways, almost like a little vacation. I have never been to Provence, but it made me want to visit! What I liked especially about the first half of the book was that it seemed so realistic. More like the events might've actually happened to the author rather than a fictional story, and how Kat coped with the events in her life was inspiring. There were fits and starts just like in real life, instead of everything just falling magically into place. After she became involved with Phillippe, however, it started sounding more like a fairy tale. It could happen, I guess, but it seems unlikely that a 55 year old, certainly menopausal woman would strike up a love affair with a man ten years younger. I wonder, too, if real people would be so quick to open their lives to a foreign stranger, as her new French friends did, treating her like family from the get-go, though it's nice to imagine they might. Apart from a few errors in the French text, such as incorrect gender usage, the book was very well written and edited. The descriptions of Provence, it's culture and scenery, came alive for me. I plan to read the sequel.
Book your ticket for a trip to France
Loved this story of rebirth and love, set (mostly) in Provence. The descriptions of French countryside were yummy. I also really appreciated the exploration of female friendships, and how nurturing/valuable they can be, especially as one grows older. Loved the dog, Pico, and hope he appears in the follow-up stories! This kind, wise book was really like a vacation in the south of France.
A beautiful story
This will help anyone frightened about moving on when their life seems over. Taking place in one of the most beautiful parts of France only add to the magic. I do visit the area and this brought back many memories. I also learned about home share which interests me. The interesting love story I a big plus. The story will have you packing your bags.
