The Recipe for Hope

In this novel, Evie runs away from her problems and finds peace in a cottage in the South of France, rediscovering her love of cooking and forming a tight-knit community with her grandmother's recipe book. But can a cancelled Christmas heal her heart?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 204 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Amazon Publishing

In this captivating novel from the acclaimed author of "The Dressmakers Gift," food had once been the essence of Evie's soul. However, can she reclaim the recipe for happiness?

Previously published as "The French for Christmas," this edition of "The Recipe for Hope" includes editorial revisions.

Evie's escape: from her soon-to-be ex-husband's glamorous new life, from the heart-wrenching loss of her baby last year, from the nostalgic London she once called home, and, most importantly, from the impending Christmas season. A remote cottage in the picturesque South of France appears to be the ideal tranquil haven to heal her sorrows.

However, the countryside proves anything but serene, with the rooster crowing at dawn and the barn owl hooting through the night—not to mention Evie's charming neighbor, doctor Didier, who works tirelessly in his garage at all hours.

Unexpectedly, the sights and sounds of life amidst the sparkling beauty of the Dordogne revive Evie's artistic spirit, accompanied by her grandmother's treasured recipe book as her constant companion. As she delves into the art of cooking, Evie gradually rediscovers her love for this culinary realm.

Gradually, the tight-knit community embraces her, reminding her of the essential values in life. But can Didier's captivating blue eyes be solely focused on Evie's delectable dinners? And can a canceled Christmas, complete with a unique "Not-Christmas" feast for two, heal her broken heart?

This enchanting tale will transport readers to the picturesque landscapes of the Dordogne, where love, loss, and culinary redemption intertwine, leaving them with a renewed sense of hope and a heart full of warmth.

Weight: 206g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781662503726