International and New York Times bestselling author JOANNE HARRIS joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss VIANNE, the prequel to the blockbuster CHOCOLAT! Motherhood, choices, the family we choose, a bit of the supernatural, and, of course, chocolate … we cover it all in this fantastic interview with Joanne! The beloved character Vianne has diametrically opposed voices speaking into her life – which does she follow? We see where Vianne comes from and what shapes her going forward. Every choice comes with a consequence, doesn’t it? We talked about chocolate as ancient magic, as well as the church’s early opposition to it. We discuss “fixing” people’s lives – advisable? Vienne’s mother has thoughts. Joanne also explains how the French city of Marseille is instrumental to this novel – fascinating! Join us!

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