Frankly, this book was a hoot! The premise, that two sisters, Jenny and Kitty, quite estranged, inherit their artist-aunt Sheila’s home in bucolic France, travel there and gradually reconcile through the misadventures of the rehab work being done, is quite a funny and amusing story, though the subject of sisterly discord is problem enough. Jenny, very rigid and habituated to her husband Paul’s controlling ways on matters big and small, is at first rather horrified by the workmen’s disorder and the presence of one worker’s (Bertrand) donkey Hector, who is flatulent and leaves piles everywhere. The disorder of the house during rehab severely distresses her, as do her sister’s relaxed ways. In addition, there are invading chickens and Bertrand’s wife Mimi’s grumpy visits to retrieve them in a stroller! Jenny can hardly believe the scene. It is great fun to read the adventures and there is a love interest for Kitty as well, in the person of a handsome divorced gentleman, Leo, who is the head of construction.

Jenny has not seen her son Ace, who lives in Nantes, for some time and despite her trepidation makes a visit to him which restores their relationship and helps to soften her edges and adherence to her husband Paul’s rules.

This is a light and entertaining book which does cover frayed family relationships which are restored bit by bit, albeit with some setbacks. The various animals help create some hilarious havoc at times and draw an environment in small village France very different from those where Kitty and Jenny have resided. At the end, both sisters are much happier and forging ahead with new plans for life.

I truly enjoyed this book; my thanks to #Netgalley and #Boldwood books for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you tonight darling on the publisher and the author for allowing me to access a copy of this book as I am very excited to read it I read the synopsis and fell in love with this book as I enjoy funny comedy box and I’ve never read from this author before.


Overall I was not disappointed with this book as it was funny and down-to-earth and I enjoyed the banter between the main characters as they flipped off of each other and I thought that type of comedy is actually really enticing and it’s not usually seen in books nowadays so I’m very much in joyed reading this and I felt a connection to the characters as if they were actual people

Such a lovely, heartwarming and funny story about sisterhood.

The book follows the journey of two sisters who have inherited their late aunts house in France and need to work together to renovate then sell the property.

I love that above all else in the book the focus is on the relationship between the sisters. Although both sisters are dealing with relationships at different times the main focus is on the sisters.

I love the contrast between all the males in the book. There is such a lovely dynamic between the families the warm loving family with Leo and the protective son in Ace with Jenny.

The backdrop is a beautiful picturesque village in France which will leave you craving bread, cheese and a nice glass of wine.

A perfect feel good read any time of the year, pairs nicely with cheese and wine but can also be enjoyed with a nice big cup of tea.

Sisters Kitty and Jenny haven't seen eye to eye for many years but used to be close. Kitty has had three husbands and is now single, Jenny still has a very controlling Paul at her side. They have been left a property in France by an Aunt who was in the process of doing it up. The pair take themselves to France to complete the renovations ready for it to be sold- or at least that's the plan and maybe even rekindle their relationship at the same time. There is a “wild” chicken (I had to laugh-I rescue hens and threatening they are not!) along with Hector the donkey and animals that Jenny can't stand!
I quickly got into this- there are two wonderful very different characters. Kitty is “ what you see is what you get” type of person and wants to live life to the fullest. Jenny is more reserved and appears to have relied on Paul for every decision for fear of her own being wrong and not to his liking (coercive control/narcissism). Its a wonderful story with lots of smiles but also perhaps a message- be yourself and one life- live it! I didn’t want this to end (always a good sign) as there was a warmth within the pages. We could all do with a Kitty in our lives to make us see what we can’t always see for ourselves even though it should be blindingly obvious. A truly wonderful read I can't recommend highly enough
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I love the way this started with the tension between the sisters. You could cut the atmosphere with a knife! Then it all just falls a little flat for me. Some hilariously funny moments.