The Strawberry Thief: The Sunday Times bestselling novel from the author of Chocolat - Hardcover

Harris, Joanne

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1409170756 ISBN 13: 9781409170754

Publisher: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd ), 2019

Synopsis

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

'So wise, so atmospheric, so beautifully written' Marian Keyes

Return to the world of the multi-million-copy bestselling Chocolat....

Vianne Rocher has settled down. Lansquenet-sous-Tannes, the place that once rejected her, has finally become her home. With Rosette, her 'special' child, she runs her chocolate shop in the square, talks to her friends on the river, is part of the community. Even Reynaud, the priest, has become a friend.

But when old Narcisse, the florist, dies, leaving a parcel of land to Rosette and a written confession to Reynaud, the life of the sleepy village is once more thrown into disarray.

The arrival of Narcisse's relatives, the departure of an old friend and the opening of a mysterious new shop in the place of the florist's across the square - one that mirrors the chocolaterie, and has a strange appeal of its own - all seem to herald some kind of change: a confrontation, a turbulence - even, perhaps, a murder...

'A writer whose wit and sharp observation enhances her engaging story-telling' Salley Vickers

'The most magical, stunningly beautiful novel . . . I sobbed at the end because I couldn't bear to leave. Joanne is truly one of the world's finest storytellers' Joanna Cannon

'A place of magic and mysteries, and Harris excels in this delicate balance of realism and enchantment . . . It will intrigue and charm readers every bit as much as Chocolat' Monica Ali

'Sheer pleasure from start to finish. The Strawberry Thief is a delight' James Runcie

'I devoured it in one go' Christopher Fowler

'Compelling, captivating, incredibly moving, The Strawberry Thief whirls you into a thrilling world you will never forget . . . A perfect novel that shimmers with brilliance and truth' Kate Williams

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Review:

Sheer pleasure from start to finish...a delight (James Runcie)

Compelling, captivating, incredibly moving...A perfect novel that shimmers with brilliance and truth (Kate Williams)

So wise, so atmospheric, so beautifully written (Marian Keyes)

It will intrigue and charm readers every bit as much as Chocolat (Monica Ali)

Beautifully written, enchanting yet oh-so real (Independent)

Evocative...sure to delight fans of Chocolat (Observer)

Deliciously compelling (Prima)

A writer whose wit and sharp observation enhances her engaging story-telling (Salley Vickers)

Book Description:

The long-awaited new Chocolat novel from the multi-million-copy bestselling author Joanne Harris

About this edition

• Publisher: Orion (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1409170756
• ISBN 13: 9781409170754
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 368