A Katie Fforde book is always a joy to read and A Wedding in Provence is no exception. Set in 1963, it follows Alexandra, a young woman on her way to a finishing school in Switzerland. A short stop in Paris leads to her making a new friend and she ends up taking a position as a nanny to the children of a Count at a chateau in Provence.

There's something so lovely about this story and it felt a bit like a fairytale. I've seen it described as being like The Sound of Music and I'd definitely agree that it shares many of the same attributes and is a similarly delightful way to spend time. It's a light read crammed with new experiences for Alexandra, delicious food and a gorgeous, if slightly rundown, setting. I loved all the characters, especially the Count himself, Antoine, who is a rather dashing, strong Frenchman.

It all moves along at a nice pace, with relationships being developed and changes starting to be made at the chateau. Alexandra is a breath of fresh air for the place as she starts to really settle in and develop feelings for not only the children she is responsible for, but their father too. Fforde transported me to Provence and the chateau and brought the whole setting to life. I could almost imagine I was sat around the kitchen table with a croissant and a glass of rosé.

This is the perfect read if you want to escape to the French countryside with a hint of romance, some feisty female characters, some great kids and some cute animals. I enjoyed it very much and was reminded of the easy charm of a Katie Fforde book. ( )

An enjoyable light read from a great author.
Expanding on the previous book in the series, the characters and plot are great with beautiful location building.
Read in a couple of sittings, definitely a holiday read for this year, for anyone looking. ( )