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  • By: Lucy Coleman
  • Narrated by: Lucy Scott
  • Length: 9 hrs and 47 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (260 ratings)

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Summer in Provence

By: Lucy Coleman
Narrated by: Lucy Scott
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Publisher's Summary

Is a change as good as a rest?

When married couple Fern and Aiden have a windfall, their reactions could not be more different. While Fern is content to pay off their mortgage and build a nest egg before starting a family, her husband is set on travelling the world.

Fern’s not much of a backpacker so, before she knows it, the idea of a ‘marriage gap year’ takes shape. And, as Aiden heads off to the wilds of Australia, Fern chooses the more restful Provence for her year out.

Set amidst the glorious French scenery, Château de Vernon offers a retreat from the hustle and bustle of normal life, and Fern agrees to help out in return for painting lessons from the owner – renowned, but rather troubled, painter Nico.

As their year unfolds in very different ways, will the time apart transform their marriage, or will it drive Fern and Aiden even further apart?

Let Lucy Coleman whisk you off on a heart-warming, sun-drenched and magical French adventure.

©2020 Lucy Coleman (P)2020 Boldwood Books

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Great book

An easy listen book with great character development. I will recommend to friends wanting a holiday audio book.

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Interesting

Whilst it took me a little while to get into the book I then found it interesting. It was a lovely read. I loved the way this book ended. Hats off to the author who gave an insight into how and what happened to the others characters.

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Wonderful

An entertaining story that sees you following Fern closely and wanting nothing but the best for her.

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relaxing and enjoyable

story was great ..narrative was exceptional. I loved the different life experiences of the characters

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A beautifulModern story of the complexities of love.

I couldn’t stop listening as I needed to know what happened to Fern, Aidan and Nico. I could feel all the complex emotions as they travelled through their journeys

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Slow read quick end

Was a bit slow to progress. Quick to end. Wasn’t that satisfying of a read. Not as deep as I’d have hoped it would be

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Hearts lost or just confused

this story pulled me in, as a new artist myself ,as well as intuitive the story is yet another nudge from spirit to follow your dreams. Another great story about life love and unknown paths.

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Fun easy listen

Great fun and easy book to listen to.
I didn't realise the English use the word banter for conversation. We don't use it that much in Australia.

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Characters were meh

Characters were very undeveloped, especially the main character Fern, who seemed to have no faults or selfish thoughts ever. She seemed more like a woman of 45 than her late 20s, and i cant help thinking that others would have found her a bit painful and neurotic rather than being universally adored. The story was quite repetitive in the descriptions of her constant worries, and did a lot of telling rather than showing her development. Overall it was ok for a light hearted story, but nothing ground breaking

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The protagonist should have been in her 30s

Fern is way too mature and wise for an under-30-year-old! The author should have made her at least 5 years older and the mature voice of the narrator, while lovely, didn't really suit Fern's age. Otherwise, the story was delightful.

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