Description
In the quiet, tradition-bound French village of Lansquenet, a mysterious woman named Vianne Rocher arrives with her daughter and opens a chocolaterie, disrupting the carefully maintained order. Her confections, imbued with a touch of magic and an understanding of human desires, begin to awaken the villagers from their slumber of repression. As Vianne's shop becomes a haven for those seeking solace and pleasure, it also draws the ire of the austere local priest, who sees her influence as a threat to his rigid control. This enchanting tale explores themes of temptation, tradition versus change, and the liberating power of indulgence, all told with Joanne Harris's signature blend of sensuous prose and subtle magic.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Group
Published Jan 1, 2000
324 pages
ISBN: 9780141000183
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First Published
2000
Language
eng
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