Joanne Harris Chocolat Vianne Rocher 2000 Black Swan 2000

Synopsis

<p><b><i>Lose yourself in Chocolat - the mesmerising and heart-warming bestseller that celebrates kindness, courage and chocolate. </i>Multi-million copy bestselling author Joanne Harris's<i> delightful novel set in rural France is perfect for fans of Victoria Hislop, Fiona Valpy, Maggie O'Farrell and Rachel Joyce.</i></b><br><b><br>'A feel-good book of the first order. One to curl up with... Read it' -- </b><i><b>OBSERVER</b></i><br><b>'Sensuous and thought-provoking... subtle and brilliant' --</b> <i><b>DAILY TELEGRAPH</b></i><br><b>'You are transported to another world. It's perfect escapism.' -- ***** Reader review</b><b><br>'A wonderful story told by a world-class storyteller.' -- ***** Reader review<br>'I became totally immersed in this story. I loved it.' -- ***** Reader review</b> <p>**************************************************************************************<br>In the small French village of <b>Lansquenet</b>, nothing much has changed in a hundred years. Then an exotic stranger, <b>Vianne Rocher</b>, blows in on the changing wind with her young daughter, and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church. Soon the villagers cannot keep away, for Vianne can divine their most hidden desires. <p>But it's the beginning of Lent, the season of abstinence, and <b>Father Reynaud</b> denounces her as a serious moral danger to his flock. Perhaps even a witch. <p><b>If Vianne's <i>chocolaterie </i>is to survive, it will take kindness, courage and a little bit of magic...</b> <p><b><i>Chocolat </i>is Joanne Harris's first book about Vianne Rocher, and was turned into the Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. The story of Vianne and her daughters continues in <i>The</i> <i>Lollipop Shoes</i>, <i>Peaches for Monsieur le Curé, </i>and <i>The Strawberry Thief.</i></b></p>