For fans of The Hundred-Foot Journey and The Altogether Unexpected
Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman, a moving and charming novel from
the beloved international author of Two Out of Two that follows two
entirely different people struggling to make sense of their futures amid
the beauty of Provence, France.
It's fall in Provence, a season that combines the first chill of winter
with a final stretch of warmth that is a last taste of summer. To mark
the end of the season, at the local airfield a famous British rock band,
the Bebonkers, will hold a concert that is both for charity and to
celebrate charismatic lead singer Nick Cruickshank's third marriage.
Preparations are in high gear, everything coming smoothly together under
the tight supervision of Aileen, Nick's bride-to-be.
In town, there is also a gelateria run by Milena Migliari, who creates,
develops, and produces one-of-a-kind ice cream with artistic precision.
Milena, who has bid adieu to men, now lives with Viviane. Milena's
relationship with Viviane is solid and unwavering, in stark contrast to
the delicacy of her ice cream. In a few days Milena will undergo
fertility treatments, but she is not entirely convinced. She hesitates
to confess her thoughts, however, as does Nick, who wonders when his
relationship with Aileen lost its original spark.
And so, a British rocker and an Italian artisan find their fates on a
collision course and in the space of three days, the chaos intensifies
resulting in an inevitable and exhilarating final encore.
