Title- A Month in Provence
Author- Gillian HarveyPublisher- Boldwood Books
Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
Summary-Nicky had always dreamt of a career as an interior designer. However, ten years back when her husband died suddenly, to raise her two daughters all alone, she had to take up a job which was far from what she had aspired to. Now, when her daughters are grown up and busy with their own lives, her best friend Jenny presents her with a great opportunity. Jenny is a senior TV executive and through her new show "The Great B&B Rescue", they are rescuing ten Brit-run B&Bs in France. However, in one case, the assigned designer suddenly met with an accident leaving the show in jeopardy. So, Jenny asks Nicky to step-in in his place and save her. It can also be a life-changing moment for Nicky for she will finally get to pursue her dream job and if it is a success, she will never have to look back. The only problem is, to renovate the crumbling B&B, she will have to fly off to Provence, France and stay there for a month. When Nicky turns up in the B&B, she meets the unfriendly owner, Robert, who seems not to be very happy with her presence. Will Nicky give herself a second chance and be successful in transforming the B&B? What inner demons are Robert fighting? Does he need a transformation too?
Review-This is a cosy story set in a small place in France. The author has emphasized giving ourselves a second chance irrespective of our age. The story teaches us that at any point in our life, there can always be a new beginning. Gillian Harvey's magical words are sure to give you the vibes of staying in a picturesque village in France. We get to learn that with sheer determination, we can achieve anything in life. The novel also throws light on leaving our past and moving on.
Nicky is the protagonist of the story and the plot revolves around her. As we proceed through the book, we get to learn about her past struggles in raising two daughters as a single mother and the rawness which is left within her even after ten years of losing her husband. The determination with which she coped after losing her husband is also shown in the way she helps in renovating the B&B. Robert is another important character who is the owner of the above-mentioned B&B. He has a bitter past of his own and is struggling to cope with it when Nicky arrives.
The story is a fine example which shows that if given a chance, a person can have the ability to achieve anything and change the world. This is my first read by the author and I am looking forward to reading more of her books. I would highly recommend this book to other readers.
I would like to thank the author, publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a DRC of this book.
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