A French Pirouette
by Jennifer Bohnet
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Pub Date 2 Jan 2015 | Archive Date 30 Jan 2015
Carina UK | HQ Digital
Description
Au revoir old life, Bonjour Brittany!
Parisian prima ballerina Suzette knows it’s time to hang up her pointe shoes before her next injury ruins her ankles for good. But dancing is all she’s ever known and she’s terrified of who she’ll be after that final curtain falls.
Meanwhile, lonely Londoner Libby is pouring her life savings into buying an auberge that she and her late husband had loved visiting on holiday. It’s a huge risk that could leave her broke… as well as broken-hearted.
And then there’s Brigitte who’s retired to the village for a slower pace of life, but who dreads seeing someone else run her beloved auberge.
Three fresh starts… one unforgettable summer!
Readers LOVE A French Pirouette!‘I was hooked from the opening pages, transported into a different little world… A simply gorgeous read all about healing, starting over, putting away the past and moving forward. And I loved every single moment.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘For the price of this book, I got an all-inclusive trip to Brittany, and the great thing was, I didn't even have to pack a bag, cancel the milk, or get someone in to feed the cat! Encore s'il vous plait!!!!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This is the first book I have read of Jennifer Bohnet and it will not be the last, it captivates you in the first chapter, you want to to know more… It is a brilliant story and one that I could not put down until I had finished it. Now going to order another Jennifer Bohnet book!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book will be the perfect summer holiday accompaniment. It made me smile, cry and gave me that warm and squishy feeling inside. I couldn’t really ask for more…’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781474028288 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
Featured Reviews
Sonya R, Reviewer
This was an enjoyable read.
I don’t read a whole lot of those women’s fiction “women at a crossroads in their lives who all bond over their dramas” sort of books, and so I was a little bit hesitant going in. However, Robyn Carr writes some of these books and I’ve loved them, and the French setting of this one and – in particular – the ballet theme were encouraging.
A French Pirouette opens right in the middle of the ballet world, and ballet-themed books only work when the author really knows about that world. It’s a very specialised life that outsiders don’t understand. I’m SO glad Jennifer Bohnet knows her stuff. The little details here and there that made it seem real. Throughout the book it was the ballet theme that I liked the best.
I liked the characters and enjoyed how well-rounded they were. This is the sort of book you have as a summer beach read.
It was a pleasant surprise.
Ann K, Bookseller
What a delightful read. I loved this story of three women, all at different stages of their lives, who meet and become friends. Libby, a widow decides to buy a French bed and breakfast to fulfill the dream she and her late husband had. Suzette, a ballerina who is reaching the end of her famous career and Bridgette, the owner of the inn who's husband is ready to retire and travel with her. These three women form an amazing friendship and along the way there appear several handsome men to fill their spare time. Wish this was an additional 100 pages longer, I wanted to visit with them even more.
Verity W, Reviewer
****Copy received from NetGalley in return for an honest review***********
This is a charming and readable book - with several different character's stories criss-crossing and interacting. Libby reminded me of a Trisha Ashley heroine in many ways (that's a good thing!) and I really liked Suzette the ballerina. I thought the balance in the book between the stories was great - and if the dialogue's Frenchisms sometimes annoyed me, the didn't take me out of the narrative flow too much.
It's not a long book - and I was sorry it ended so soon. I'll keep an eye out for more from Jennifer Bohnet.
Kim F, Reviewer
Suzette is facing the fact that she may have to give up being a prima ballerina after injuries threaten to cause lasting damage. But what will she do after she stops dancing- is there a world beyond that?
Libby has lost her husband – but is thinking of buying a bed and breakfast place that she used to love visiting with him. Can she cope- or could it be a mistake to risk her life savings?
Brigitte is giving up the B&B because her husband wants them to slow down the pace and enjoy the spare time travelling and just relaxing and enjoy life.
A lovely book where lives intertwine and the women become friends. Set in France where you could really imagine the town and the locals.
With many thanks to Carina Uk and Net Galley for a copy of this book, I know I'll always get a great read from Carina Uk.
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