EBOOK Wedding in Provence
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Ellen Sussman, nationally bestselling author of French Lessons, delivers a feast for the senses in A Wedding in Provencea moving novel of love, forgiveness, and trust, set among the beaches and vineyards of southern France. When Olivia and Brody drive up to their friend&'s idyllic innnestled in a valley in the Mediterranean town of Cassisthey know they&'ve chosen the perfect spot for their wedding. The ceremony will be held in the lush garden, and the reception will be a small party of only their closest family and friends. But when Olivia and Brody&'s guests check in, their peaceful wedding weekend is quickly thrown off balance. The first to arrive is Nell, Olivia&'s oldest daughter from her first marriage. Impulsive and reckless, she invites a complete strangeran enigmatic man who is both alluring and a bit dangerousto be her guest at the wedding. The next is Carly, Olivia&'s youngest daughter, the responsible and pragmatic one. Away from her demanding job and a strained relationship, she feels an urgent need to cut looseand for once do something brash and unpredictable. Then there is Jake, Brody&'s playboy best man, and Fanny, Brody&'s mother, who is coping with the fallout of her own marriage. And in the middle of it all is Olivia, navigating the dramas, joys, and pitfalls of planning a wedding and starting a new life. A delicious, compelling, and utterly enchanting novel, A Wedding in Provence captures the complex and enduring bonds of family, and our boundless faith in love.Praise for Wedding in Provence &';Utterly charming and wildly romantic.&'Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train&';A lighthearted tale of love, trust, secrets and family . . . Told with intimate authority and against the backdrop of southern France, [A Wedding in Provence] brings the countryside to life.&'Bookreporter &';A rich novel . . . The depth of relationships and histories of the characters, individually and together, make this novel both reflective and hopeful. A great read about what it means to truly stick together through thick and thin.&'RT Book Reviews &';A couple plans for a low-key wedding in the French countryside and gets anything but: The bride&'s children from her previous marriage are ready to let loose, and so is the best man. [Ellen] Sussman fills her comedie with plenty of insight about love, loss and intimacy.&'Good Housekeeping &';With well-drawn characters, beautiful scenery, and challenging emotional terrain, Sussman&'s latest is a satisfying exploration of family and the enduring power of love.&'Booklist &';Women&'s fiction fans will enjoy Sussman&'s knowing exploration of mother/daughter relationships and the bond between sisters. The vivid descriptions of Provence will whisk the reader away to the Mediterranean tout suite.&'Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.
Ellen Sussman, nationally bestselling author of French Lessons, delivers a feast for the senses in A Wedding in Provencea moving novel of love, forgiveness, and trust, set among the beaches and vineyards of southern France. When Olivia and Brody drive up to their friend&'s idyllic innnestled in a valley in the Mediterranean town of Cassisthey know they&'ve chosen the perfect spot for their wedding. The ceremony will be held in the lush garden, and the reception will be a small party of only their closest family and friends. But when Olivia and Brody&'s guests check in, their peaceful wedding weekend is quickly thrown off balance. The first to arrive is Nell, Olivia&'s oldest daughter from her first marriage. Impulsive and reckless, she invites a complete strangeran enigmatic man who is both alluring and a bit dangerousto be her guest at the wedding. The next is Carly, Olivia&'s youngest daughter, the responsible and pragmatic one. Away from her demanding job and a strained relationship, she feels an urgent need to cut looseand for once do something brash and unpredictable. Then there is Jake, Brody&'s playboy best man, and Fanny, Brody&'s mother, who is coping with the fallout of her own marriage. And in the middle of it all is Olivia, navigating the dramas, joys, and pitfalls of planning a wedding and starting a new life. A delicious, compelling, and utterly enchanting novel, A Wedding in Provence captures the complex and enduring bonds of family, and our boundless faith in love.Praise for Wedding in Provence &';Utterly charming and wildly romantic.&'Christina Baker Kline, New York Times bestselling author of Orphan Train&';A lighthearted tale of love, trust, secrets and family . . . Told with intimate authority and against the backdrop of southern France, [A Wedding in Provence] brings the countryside to life.&'Bookreporter &';A rich novel . . . The depth of relationships and histories of the characters, individually and together, make this novel both reflective and hopeful. A great read about what it means to truly stick together through thick and thin.&'RT Book Reviews &';A couple plans for a low-key wedding in the French countryside and gets anything but: The bride&'s children from her previous marriage are ready to let loose, and so is the best man. [Ellen] Sussman fills her comedie with plenty of insight about love, loss and intimacy.&'Good Housekeeping &';With well-drawn characters, beautiful scenery, and challenging emotional terrain, Sussman&'s latest is a satisfying exploration of family and the enduring power of love.&'Booklist &';Women&'s fiction fans will enjoy Sussman&'s knowing exploration of mother/daughter relationships and the bond between sisters. The vivid descriptions of Provence will whisk the reader away to the Mediterranean tout suite.&'Library JournalFrom the Hardcover edition.