One Summer in Provence
by Carol Drinkwater
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Pub Date 3 Jul 2025 | Archive Date 6 Jul 2025
Atlantic Books | Corvus Books
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Description
'A superb read - I loved it' Miriam Margoyles
Celia Grey appears to have the perfect life: married to Dominic, the man of her dreams, and living on a glorious, thriving vineyard in the south of France. To celebrate their good fortune, she decides to throw a huge party.
When she is contacted by a stranger who claims to be her long-lost son, David, the newborn she gave up at twenty and has never spoken of since, Celia impulsively invites him for the weekend of celebrations - without mentioning it to her husband.
Despite his surprise, Dominic graciously welcomes David and his unexpected companion - but secretly he harbours doubts. Is David really Celia's son? And who is the mysterious young woman travelling with him?
Only Celia can decide how far she will go to hold everything together, to keep her perfect life from unravelling...
Bask in this heartwarming, sun-kissed novel of family, community and winemaking in the south of France from the beloved author and award-winning actress Carol Drinkwater
Advance Praise
'Straight into the world of vines and olives and love. Brilliant writing, memorable characters. Lived experience unfolds into a superb read. I loved it' Miriam Margolyes
'Carol Drinkwater is such a wonderful, warm, heartfelt author, a true pleasure' Jenny Colgan
'An emotional read, filled with the plants, scents and sun of the glorious French landscape. A terrific story that emphasises the real, true things in life. I found myself weeping at the finish' Elizabeth Buchan, author of Two Women in Rome
'Carol Drinkwater is a consummate storyteller. She immerses you in the scents and sights of Provence, and her characters are so well drawn that you feel you know them and have stepped into their lives. One Summer in Provence is an immersive, engrossing read, a lovely book to lose yourself in' Jane Johnson, author of The Sea Gate
Available Editions
| EDITION | Mass Market Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781805462767 |
| PRICE | £9.99 (GBP) |
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Featured Reviews
Hannah S, Reviewer
This is a feel good summery read that whisked me away to the south of France. Celia is married to Dominic and they have the perfect life living in the south of France, when she arranges a big party, this is going to be epic but many years ago she gave up her new born son and now there is someone who says he is her son but is he? Celia decides to invite him to their party but a woman turns up with him who is she? will Celia and her husband's life going to be the same again? It was a good solid story to follow along with, with relatable characters, and I found it a light easy read. Perfect for the summer.
