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'Entertaining drama in small-town France.' Best new paperbacks (Woman and Home )
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The small commune of Fogas in the French Pyrenees has been thrown into turmoil by the revelation that the Auberge des Deux Vallées has been bought by an English couple and not by the Mayor's brother-in-law as had been expected. With everyone aghast at the idea of an English run restaurant and the certainty of gastronomic disasters, Mayor Serge Papon is in the mood to take revenge. Within hours of hearing the news, he has called an emergency Committee meeting and his machinations to force out the new owners have begun.
But the Mayor hasn't reckoned on one of his deputies, Christian Dupuy, whose conscience always leads his politics. Refusing to condone Mayor Papon's calls to compulsory purchase the Auberge, he proposes an alternative solution which will prevent the Mayor from getting his own way. Or will it . . .
But the Mayor hasn't reckoned on one of his deputies, Christian Dupuy, whose conscience always leads his politics. Refusing to condone Mayor Papon's calls to compulsory purchase the Auberge, he proposes an alternative solution which will prevent the Mayor from getting his own way. Or will it . . .
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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As a lover of this genre it was all the more pleasurable to find a book with a little bite to the narrative. Yes it amuses,more importantly it is clear that the author is calling on her own experiences. The story revolves around the main characters who seem to have little control over the events that control their lives which is in my experience the way it is when you arrive in a small village. Looking forward to the next episode.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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What a great book. I really enjoyed it and giggled my way through most of it. Having lived in 'Fogas' I could imagine every building, road, bend, character and cat from the descriptions written. The Author, for me, captured the real feeling of the community, the local dramas etc. I cannot wait to read book number 2!
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Two English people decide to chuck it all in and run a B&B in France - absolutely the dream of just about every disillusioned middle class British professional. It's slightly weird: there's a ghost in the local shop.
Our heroes have to overcome financial difficulties plus the entanglements of local power politics.
The countryside and people are lovingly described by someone who clearly knows the area well. This is sweet, funny and has a happy ending. Works for me!
Our heroes have to overcome financial difficulties plus the entanglements of local power politics.
The countryside and people are lovingly described by someone who clearly knows the area well. This is sweet, funny and has a happy ending. Works for me!
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kjh1957
I was mesmorised, and taken to the place I love - want to know more about the characters - lovely book! Read in two evenings. Recommend to any Francophile -
Published 7 months ago by KJH
An uplifting amusing read.
L'auberge
A lovely light hearted book. I found this easy to read, amusing, and absorbing. Read more
A lovely light hearted book. I found this easy to read, amusing, and absorbing. Read more
Published 8 months ago by GM Harlow
A Little Continental
A book to get a little lost in; only a little, though. Paul and Lorna have bought L'Auberge as an ideal place to follow their dreams. Read more
Published 9 months ago by M. J. Saxton
A gentle yarn
This is a story about the attempts of a British couple to open their French business in the face of (some) local opposition and petty bureaucracy. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Cath B
A gentle insight into French village life.
A good book, easy to read, but well written and fun. A gentle insight into french village life in the Pyrenees.
Published 9 months ago by Herbie Green
l'Auberge
When an English couple manage to buy a run down restaurant in a small French town under the noses of some interested local parties, it seems that it can only end in tears; but for... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. B. W. Haynes
Probably Predictable
Publicity blurb on the reception of Anglais into a Français situation hints at a predictable plot - and indeed it is - but the story of `L'Auberge' is a delightful description of... Read more
Published 10 months ago by D. Elliott
Charming French Auberge
This is a very charming book. It is pretty well written and carried me along to the end. The story revolves around two English people who have bought a dilapidated auberge in a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mrs. K. M. Fowler
Loved it
We stayed with Julia and her husband Mark at their Auberge whilst seeking to buy our own little piece of France 4 years ago so happily got to know them a little bit. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Leskir
a must read if you have any interest in french life
a lovely read, kept me turning page after page to find out what happened next. living in france and running a small business in the ariege region i can verify that the the author... Read more
Published 11 months ago by pascal
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