{"product_id":"the-village-cafe-in-the-loire-hardcover","title":"The Village Cafe in the Loire - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eGillian Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe enchanting, escapist read from the author of the INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER \u003cem\u003eThe Little Provence Book Shop\u003c\/em\u003e. The most deliciously escapist novel you'll read all year. Perfect for fans of Veronica Henry, Jo Thomas and Fiona Valpy; from the bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eThe Bordeaux Book Club\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-flyer Becky Thorne cannot believe what she's being told. She doesn't need to be signed off for burnout! Life has been a bit chaotic lately, that's all. As if dealing with her enviable job and permanent meddling from her mother aren't enough, she's also inherited a café in the Loire from an estranged great-aunt, complete with sitting tenant who refuses to budge.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut nobody stands in Becky's way! Ignoring her best friend Amber's advice, she decides to storm over to France and sort the tenant out. Then she can finally get the café sold and jump back on the career ladder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat she doesn't count on is the tenant being Pascale, who is six feet of tall, dark, handsome and \u003cem\u003eextremely\u003c\/em\u003e grumpy about her plans for change. Not to mention the village and the secrets it holds about her past.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecky's path to success is all planned out. But the Loire has a magic she might not be able to resist...\u003c\/p\u003e Readers love Gillian Harvey: \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eEnchanting, beautifully written and with characters you will adore\u003c\/strong\u003e... An absolute triumph.' Clare Swatman\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eAn uplifting, heartwarming, escapist novel to be read with a DO NOT DISTURB sign, because once you start that very first page, you are not going to want to put it down\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Kim Nash, author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eI inhaled this gorgeous novel\u003c\/strong\u003e in two greedy sittings. \u003cstrong\u003eEscapist, romantic and deliciously atmospheric\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Nicola Gill, author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eGorgeously atmospheric and wise\u003c\/strong\u003e' Linda McEvoy, author\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Just wonderful!... \u003cstrong\u003eIn one of the chapters, I cried my way through the whole of it\u003c\/strong\u003e... just so moving and meaningful... [But] this book \u003cstrong\u003eis also funny and had me giggling and smiling\u003c\/strong\u003e at certain things that happen... This has been \u003cstrong\u003ethe perfect book, in the perfect setting, with perfect characters\u003c\/strong\u003e.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'\u003cstrong\u003eA joy\u003c\/strong\u003e... Honestly, \u003cstrong\u003eI loved this story so much\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is \u003cstrong\u003efilled with hope\u003c\/strong\u003e, and there are emotional moments as well.' Reader Review\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Gillian Harvey's books are \u003cstrong\u003ethe ultimate treat\u003c\/strong\u003e... \u003cstrong\u003eWitty, emotional, endearing\u003c\/strong\u003e... Her books are everything!' Goodreads reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith empathy, insight, and humour... Will delight readers seeking their own escape.' \u003cem\u003eNatalie Jenner\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Just wonderful!... In one of the chapters, I cried my way through the whole of it... just so moving and meaningful... [But] this book is also funny and had me giggling and smiling at certain things that happen... This has been the perfect book, in the perfect setting, with perfect characters.' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'The entertainment, the friendships, the drama, the laughs, a book that transports you to the South of France = A Great Summer Read!... Fun, entertaining and enjoyable... I'm all in!' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'A joy... Honestly, I loved this story so much. It is filled with hope, and there are emotional moments as well.' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e'Such a great, escapist read!' \u003cem\u003eReader Review\u003c\/em\u003e ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 12, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44244547239987,"sku":"9781805499879","price":98.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/2191\/6467\/files\/JuBOIVQHi-9781805499879.webp?v=1777644434","url":"https:\/\/thereadinghousebookcompany.com\/products\/the-village-cafe-in-the-loire-hardcover","provider":"The Reading House Book Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}