Chocolat Chocolat Trilogy, Book 1

When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church, Father Reynaud denounces her as a serious moral danger to his flock - especially as it is the beginning of Lent, the traditional season of self-denial. As passions flare and the conflict escalates, the whole community takes sides. Can the solemnity of the Church compare with the sinful pleasure of a chocolate truffle? Lose Yourself In Chocolat - The Mesmerising And Heart-warming Bestseller That Celebrates Kindness, Courage And Chocolate. Multi-million Copy Bestselling Author Joanne Harris's Delightful Novel Set In Rural France Is Perfect For Fans Of Victoria Hislop, Fiona Valpy, Maggie O'farrell And Rachel Joyce. 'a Feel-good Book Of The First Order. One To Curl Up With... Read It' -- Observer 'sensuous And Thought-provoking... Subtle And Brilliant' -- Daily Telegraph 'you Are Transported To Another World. It's Perfect Escapism.' -- ***** Reader Review 'a Wonderful Story Told By A World-class Storyteller.' -- ***** Reader Review 'i Became Totally Immersed In This Story. I Loved It.' -- ***** Reader Review ************************************************************************************** In The Small French Village Of Lansquenet, Nothing Much Has Changed In A Hundred Years. Then An Exotic Stranger, Vianne Rocher, 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. But It's The Beginning Of Lent, The Season Of Abstinence, And Father Reynaud Denounces Her As A Serious Moral Danger To His Flock. Perhaps Even A Witch. If Vianne's Chocolaterie Is To Survive, It Will Take Kindness, Courage And A Little Bit Of Magic... Chocolat 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 The Lollipop Shoes, Peaches For Monsieur Le Curé, And The Strawberry Thief. A tantalising novel about the ultimate luxury and sin: that dark mistress, chocolate.Try me...Test me...Taste me.When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church, Father Reynaud identifies her as a serious danger to his flock – especially as it is the beginning of Lent, the traditional season of self-denial. War is declared as the priest denounces the newcomer's wares as instruments of murder.Suddenly Vianne's shop-cum-cafe means that there is somewhere for secrets to be whispered, grievances to be aired, dreams to be tested. But Vianne's plans for an Easter Chocolate Festival divide the whole community in a conflict that escalates into a 'Church not Chocolate' battle. As mouths water in anticipation, can the solemnity of the Church compare with the pagan passion of a chocolate eclair?For the first time here is a novel in which chocolate enjoys its true importance, emerging as a moral issue, as an agent of transformation – as well as a pleasure bordering on obsession. Rich, clever and mischievous, this is a triumphant read. When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church, Father Reynaud identifies her as a serious danger to his flock - especially as it is the beginning of Lent, the traditional season of self-denial. War is declared as the priest denounces the newcomer's wares as instruments of murder. Suddenly Vianne's shop-cum-cafe means that there is somewhere for secrets to be whispered, grievances to be aired, dreams to be tested. But Vianne's plans for an Easter Chocolate Festival divide the whole community in a conflict that escalates into a 'Church not Chocolate' battle. As mouths water in anticipation, can the solemnity of the Church compare with the pagan passion of a chocolate éclair? For the first time here is a novel in which chocolate enjoys its true importance, emerging as a moral issue, as an agent of transformation - as well as a pleasure bordering on obsession. Rich, clever and mischievous, this is a triumphant read 'A feel-good book of the first order. One to curl up with... Read it' OBSERVER In the small French village of Lansquenet, nothing much has changed in a hundred years. Then an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, blows in on the changing wind with her small daughter, and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church. Soon the villagers cannot keep away, for Vianne can divine their most hidden desires. But it's the beginning of Lent, the season of abstinence, and Father Reynaud denounces her as a serious moral danger to his flock. Perhaps even a witch... 'Sensuous and thought-provoking... subtle and brilliant' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Is this the best book ever written? Truly excellent' LITERARY REVIEW 'Moody and atmospheric... a richly textured tale' INDEPENDENT When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolaterie directly opposite the church, Father Reynaud identifies her as a danger to his flock - especially as it is the beginning of Lent. War is declared as the priest denounces the newcomer's wares as the ultimate sin. Suddenly Vianne's shop-cum-cafe means that there is somewhere for secrets and grievances. But Vianne's plans for an Easter Chocolate Festival divide the whole community into an escalating 'Church not Chocolate' battle Then an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, blows in on the changing wind with her young daughter, and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church. I loved it.'Chocolat was Joanne Harris's first book about Vianne Rocher, and was turned into the Oscar-nominated film starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp.