Book Review - Escape to the French Farmhouse by Jo Thomas

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Title: Escape to the French Farmhouse

Author: Jo Thomas

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Transworld Digital

Publication Date: 7th May 2020

Rating: 5 Stars

Can Del find her recipe for happiness?

Del and her husband Ollie moved to a beautiful village in Provence for a fresh start after years of infertility struggles. But six weeks after they arrive, they’re packing the removal van once more. As Del watches the van leave for England, she suddenly realises exactly what will make her happier…a new life in France – without Ollie.

Now alone, all Del has is a crumbling farmhouse, a mortgage to pay and a few lavender plants. What on earth is she going to do? After discovering an old recipe book at the market run by the rather attractive Fabian, Del starts to bake. But can her new-found passion really help her let go of the past and lead to true happiness?

A heart-warming tale about reclaiming your life, set amongst the lavender fields of Provence. Perfect escapism from the author of Late Summer in the Vineyard and The Honey Farm on the Hill.

A treat for all the senses as were a transported to a French farmhouse, which is situated on a lavender farm, filled with delicious bakes, lavender infused cooking and for the heart a potential new romance. 

It's a story filled with friends old and new, and a rather brave lady Del who decides she will stay in Provence alone, instead of going back with her husband, having realised the relationship has run its course.  

I loved how instead of Del mixing with the ex-pat community, she went out of her way to become a member of the French community, a real local.  Actually Del's relationship with the ex-pat community was rather interesting to see. 

Del is such a big hearted person, her relationship with Stefanie and Tomas was great to see, especially based on the beginnings it came from.  Then there is Fabien, who runs the local broancte (flea market), and is determined to help Del settle into her new life, and there is clear chemistry between them. 

There are so many wonderful subplots running through this novel and it was a joy to be a part of Del's life, and of those in the little Provence village. 

Escape to the French Farmhouse has all the elements you would expect from a Jo Thomas novel and combined them into another truly wonderful story that I couldn't get enough of. 

Thank you to Netgalley and Transworld for this copy which i have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,