![]() ![]() ![]() Father Reynaud, Vianne's erstwhile adversary, is disgraced and under threat. Nor is it only the incomers from North Africa that have brought change. But Lansquenet is different now: women veiled in black, the scent of spices and peppermint tea, and, on the bank of the river Tannes, facing the church: a minaret. When Vianne Rocher receives a letter from beyond the grave, she allows the wind to blow her back to the village in south-west France where, eight years ago, she opened up a chocolate shop. It isn't often you receive a letter from the dead. 'Absolutely enchanting' - ***** Reader review 'Impossible to put down' - ***** Reader review 'Superbly written and flows along beautifully' - ***** Reader review 'Brilliant and thought-provoking' - ***** Reader review 'I found it unputdownable' - ***** Reader review ![]() 'This bewitching novel stirs the senses' - Good Housekeeping 'Expertly crafted, typically mouthwatering' - Daily Mail 'Vianne - unconventional, good-hearted, slightly magical - blows in like a refreshing breeze, forcing people to question their prejudices. Joanne Harris’s Whitbread-shortlisted Chocolat was made into an Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp.She is the author of many other bestselling novels, including Lollipop Shoes and Peaches for Monsieur le Curé, both also featuring Vianne Rocher, as is her new novel The Strawberry Thief. Perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Fiona Valpy, Maggie O'Farrell and Rachel Joyce. A welcome return to Vianne Rocher and the village in rural France that was the setting for Joanne Harris's remarkable and much-loved number one bestseller Chocolat. ![]()
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