A French Inheritance by Jennifer Bohnet #review
I am delighted to feature another of Jennifer Bohnet's skilful novels. A French Inheritance was published on September 15th by Boldwood Books.
Every moment is a new beginning on the French Riviera 🇫🇷🌼
Five years ago, Adam and Lucy Belgrave took the plunge and bought a sprawling rundown farm in the South of France to bring back to life, much against the advice of Adam’s brother, Elliot.
Today, that dream is becoming a reality and the farm is beginning to thrive and Elliot finds himself grateful for the refuge it provides after his career falters and his marriage fails.
After the death of her beloved granny, a bitter divorce and surprise redundancy - the saying ’sad things come in threes’ resonates with Briony Dymond's life. With her mother by her side, Briony travels to France to learn some news that will change her life completely. Will she have the courage to embrace granny Giselle’s special wishes?
As spring returns to the French Riviera both Elliot and Briony seek to put their pasts behind them and look to find happiness in the future. But can the past give up its hold on the present?
A wonderfully, warm and enchanting tale of new beginnings, second chances and seizing the moment.
My Thoughts
Here we have another story by Jennifer Bohnet which captures the feeling of living in France and makes you want to travel there to see the countryside which she describes. Briony and her mother, Jeannie, have to sort out their beloved relative's cottage and find that this gives them lifechanging opportunities which they had not expected. Briony is at a crossroads in her life after a difficult divorce and a shock development at the auction house where she works. Jeannie, a widow, is ready for a change in her life and wondering whether she can move on from the death of her husband.
Briony's neighbours turn out to be firm friends. Adam and Lucy have settled in France and built up the farm and farm house which they took the plunge and bought five years ago. Also there is Adam's brother, Eliot, who has noved there after a traumatic divorce and is looking to start his career as a vet with a new start. Both he and Briony have commitment worries and neither is looking for a new relationship. However, as the months pass, their friendship deepens.
There are several story threads in this novel with more than one romance. New starts and starting over, family and friendship are all intrinsic themes. The past also has a huge impact on the present and the animals in the story add to the warm and family feel.
In short: New starts and second chances
About the Author
Jennifer Bohnet is the international bestselling author of twenty-one novels, including 'Secrets Beneath A Riviera Sky','A French Adventure', 'Summer at the Château', ‘Villa of Sun and Secrets' and 'A Riviera Retreat'. Jennifer's stories usually span the generations with characters ranging in age and having to cope with unexpected problems in their lives -but there is always a hopeful ending, even if there are tears before. Living in France for twenty-five years she has happily adapted to the French lifestyle including the long lunches with friends and the wine.
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