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Chocolat Séries

Cette série d'histoires suit une étrangère énigmatique et sa fille alors qu'elles s'installent dans de petits villages français. Par leur chocolaterie magique, elles perturbent l'ordre social établi et les traditions. Leurs délicieuses confiseries et leurs points de vue non conventionnels sur la vie apportent une étincelle dans la vie des villageois, les incitant à reconsidérer leurs préjugés et leurs routines. C'est une célébration de la liberté, de la tolérance et du pouvoir transformateur de la bonne nourriture.

The Strawberry Thief
Des pêches pour Monsieur le Curé
The Lollipop Shoes
Chocolat

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  1. Chocolat

    • 333pages
    • 12 heures de lecture

    When the exotic Vianne Rocher opens her chocolate boutique “La Celeste Praline” in the French village of Lansquenet, she becomes a target for Father Reynaud, who views her as a threat to his congregation during Lent. Vianne, who doesn’t attend church and embraces superstition, begins to charm the townspeople with her delightful confections and intuitive understanding of their desires. Her shop becomes a haven for secrets and a challenge to the community’s rigid morals. Vianne's plans for an Easter Chocolate Festival create a rift in the town, pitting the solemnity of the Church against the allure of chocolate. This novel elevates chocolate as a transformative force, blending rich storytelling with elements of folklore. Vianne, portrayed as both a mythical figure and a relatable woman with insecurities, seeks love and acceptance. The narrative explores the complexities of community and the unease surrounding carnivals, symbolizing a break from inhibition. The book quickly became an international best-seller and inspired an Oscar-nominated film featuring a star-studded cast. The author was inspired by a comment from her husband about chocolate and its significance to women, leading her to craft a story uniquely centered around this beloved treat. Rich in metaphor and exquisite prose, this tale invites readers to indulge in its sweetness.

    Chocolat1
    4,0

  2. The Lollipop Shoes

    • 352pages
    • 13 heures de lecture

    'Who died?' I said. 'Or is it a secret?''My mother, Vianne Rocher.'Seeking refuge and anonymity in the cobbled streets of Montmartre, Yanne and her daughters, Rosette and Annie, live peacefully, if not happily, above their little chocolate shop.Nothing unusual marks them out; no red sachets hang by the door.The wind has stopped - at least for a while.Then into their lives blows Zozie de l'Alba, the lady with the lollipop shoes, and everything begins to change....But this new friendship is not what it seems.Ruthless, devious and seductive, Zozie de l'Alba has plans of her own - plans that will shake their world to pieces.And with everything she loves at stake, Yanne must face a difficult choice; to flee, as she has done so many times before, or to confront her most dangerous enemy.....Herself.

    The Lollipop Shoes2
    3,9

  3. Des pêches pour Monsieur le Curé

    • 489pages
    • 18 heures de lecture

    La suite du best-seller Chocolat, adapté au cinéma, avec Johnny Depp et Juliette Binoche Vianne et Roux ont établi leur chocolaterie sur un bateau amarré aux quais de Seine. Avec leurs deux filles, la vie parisienne se déroule paisiblement. Mais il arrive que le passé s’immisce dans nos vies sans qu’on ne s’y attende. Alors que le ramadan débute, ce sont les morts qui viennent hanter Vianne. Une lettre d’une de ses anciennes amies lui est confiée après la mort de cette dernière. Celle-ci lui demande de retourner à Lansquenet, le village où, il y a huit ans, la jeune femme a ouvert sa première chocolaterie. Entre souvenirs intimes et immersion dans une culture qu’elle ne connaît pas, Vianne va se construire et découvrir ce qui lui manquait tant : l’acceptation de la foi, quelle qu’elle soit. Vous voulez en savoir plus sur le livre et l'auteur ? Consultez le site officiel des éditions Charleston : www.editionscharleston.fr !

    Des pêches pour Monsieur le Curé3
    4,1

  4. The Strawberry Thief

    • 384pages
    • 14 heures de lecture

    THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'So wise, so atmospheric, so beautifully written' Marian Keyes A death. A confession. And a little magic... 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

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    4,0