THE BRAND NEW romance from the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author . . . 'Think Sound of Music, Cold Comfort Farm and the joie de vivre of early Jilly Cooper, but all uniquely and irresistibly Katie Fforde. If you need cheering up and some unashamed escapism, this is perfect.' Phillipa Ashley 'The queen of uplifting, feel good romance' AJ Pearce 'Effortlessly lovable, warm and fun' Closer 'Katie Fforde is on sparkling form' Indepdent 'Top-drawer romantic escapism' Daily Mail ______________ Late summer, 1963. Fresh from London and a recent cookery course, Alexandra has always loved a challenge . Which is why she now finds herself standing outside an imposing chateau in Provence. Waiting for her inside is three silent, rather hostile children who are to be her charges for the next month. They will soon be more friendly, she tells herself. All they need is some fun, good food and an English education. Far more of a challenge though is their father - an impossibly good looking French count with whom she is rapidly falling in love . . . ______________ Readers love A Wedding in Provence . . . ***** 'It was warm and sweet and a fun read. Loved it .' ***** 'I'd absolutely recommend this book to anyone and everyone, whether you're a romance lover or not, read Katie's books.' ***** 'A big slice of romantic escapism! ' ***** 'I absolutely loved the story and the way it was told, and was totally invested in the family. I'd love to know what happens next. ' ***** 'What a wonderfully heart warming book.'
Author
Catherine Rose Gordon-Cumming was born 27 September 1952 in England, UK, the daughter of Shirley Barbara Laub and Michael Willoughby Gordon-Cumming. Her grandfather was Sir William Gordon-Cumming. Her sister is fellow writer Jane Gordon-Cumming. Katie married Desmond Fforde, cousin of the also writer Jasper Fforde. She has three children: Guy, Francis and Briony and didn't start writing until after the birth of her third child. She has previously worked both as a cleaning lady and in a health food cafe. Published since 1995, her romance novels are set in modern-day England. She is the founder of the "Katie Fforde Bursary" for writers who have yet to secure a publishing contract. Katie was elected the twenty-fifteenth Chairman (2009-2011) of the Romantic Novelists' Association. She is delighted to have been chosen as Chair of the Romantic Novelists' Association and says, "Catherine Jones was a wonderful chair and she's a very tough act to follow. However, I've been a member of the RNA for more years than I can actually remember and will have its very best interests at the core of everything I do." Katie lives in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England with her husband, some of her three children and many pets. Recently her old hobbies of ironing and housework have given way to singing, Flamenco dancing and husky racing. She claims this keeps her fit. The writers she likes herself is also in the romantic genre, like Kate Saunders.
