Welcome to Freya's French Farmhouse, the second book in a
brand new series from the author of the Hummingbird Hotel series and the
Cornish Confetti Agency series.
Escape to the French Riviera!
After losing her aromatherapy studio in the Blossomwood Bay
fire, Freya Farnham finds herself at a loose end, especially when her trusty
Renault decides that it’s time to head to the scrapyard in the sky. Now she has
no excuse not to agree to her parents’ request to head to the pretty village of
Saint-Julien to find out why her late Uncle Toby’s gorgeous French farmhouse
isn’t selling, even when the real estate agent, Xavier Deschamps, advertises
himself as "the best in the whole of Provence".
As soon as she arrives, Freya realises what the problem is,
and so, with the help of handsome local car mechanic Jacques Jordan, she
invests her last euro in a kaleidoscope of cleaning products and sets about
transforming the drab and dusty dwelling into a chic and shiny château. Little
did she know that in the process she would discover more about her family’s
history than she bargained for.
Can she come to terms with her past? Or will the demons that
have been snapping at her heels since childhood prevent her from seizing the
chance to achieve a much-longed-for sense of belonging in the friendly
community where she’s treated as one of their own?
Why not join Freya as she explores the lavender-infused
Provençal countryside, and enjoy a trip filled with fun, fragrance, and
delicious foodie treats with a dash of heart-warming romance thrown in for good
measure!
My Thoughts
The standout part of this story has to be the beautiful French setting. From the chateau to the orangerie to the village, it all sounded stunning and such a temptation to Freya who was there to try to expedite the sale of her late uncle’s property. Through her life, Freya has felt rather abandoned by her parents and then later by her fiancé. What she really yearns for is a home and in Saint-Julien she finds friendship and a purpose.
The villagers who she meets are a varied lot. They certainly add colour to the story and a little humour. At the centre of the story is a mystery. Just why did Freya’s parents argue with her Uncle and what is the true story about his chateau? This is an interesting story with a gentle romance in the background and an entertaining cast of characters.
In short: Rural France offers food, fun and friendship
About the Author
Daisy James loves writing stories with strong heroines and
swift-flowing plotlines. She especially likes to create sunshine-filled
settings in exotic locations - the Caribbean, Tuscany, Cornwall, Provence - so
she can spend her time envisioning her characters enjoying the fabulous scenery
and sampling the local food and drink.
When not scribbling away in her peppermint-and-green
summerhouse (garden shed), she spends her time sifting flour and sprinkling
sugar and edible glitter. She loves gossiping with friends over a glass of
something fizzy or indulging in a spot of afternoon tea - china plates and
teacups are a must.
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