Peaches for Father Francis - Joanne Harris

Written by Joanne Harris
Read by Rula Lenska, Gareth Armstrong
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 64 Kbps
Unabridged

Peaches for Father Francis (aka Peaches for Monsieur le Cure)
Chocolat Trilogy Book 3
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Release date: October 2, 2012
Duration: 13:23:00

When Vianne Rocher receives a letter from beyond the grave, she has no choice but to follow the wind that blows her back to Lansquenet, the beautiful French village in which eight years ago she opened a chocolate shop and first learned the meaning of home. But returning to one’s past can be a dangerous pursuit. Vianne, with her daughters Anouk and Rosette, finds Lansquenet changed in unexpected ways: women veiled in black, the scent of spices and peppermint tea—and there on the bank of the river Tannes, facing the church, a minaret but most surprising of all, her old nemesis, Father Francis Reynaud, desperately needs her help.

Fr. Francis Reynaud, is the target of much of the immigrants’ resentment. As Vianne spends time in the village, Inès Bencharki, who, beneath her veil, is a flashpoint for discord between the communities, fascinates her. The more that Vianne investigates, the more puzzling seem the events happening in the village. And when people start dying, tensions soar, meaning it will take a miracle, or perhaps just an enchanted chocolatier, to save the town. Can Vianne work her magic once again?

Readers familiar with the Rochers will welcome the newest installment of their story, particularly as it addresses contemporary problems in a familiar setting. While new readers may be surprised by incongruous glimpses of magic, they will appreciate this sensitively told tale. Agent: Peter Robinson, RCW Literary.