A hugely enjoyable romp of a novel with eccentric characters, a delightful background and a savoury tang of crime

Katie Fforde

A warm, light-hearted, fast-paced tale that fans of Peter Mayle will enjoy

Joanne Harris

A very witty novel by a very witty woman. Hugely entertaining

Julian Fellowes

Utterly delicious in every way

Joanna Lumley

A sunny, funny debut novel … a keenly observed, rollicking tale of mature expats reinventing themselves on the French Riviera

Mail on Sunday

This debut from national treasure actress Celia perfectly captures the colour of ex-pat life and the glitz and glamour of the South of France. A shaft of early summer sunshine, a funny, spirited read

Daily Mail