Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read and review this charming story。Nicola’s ex-husband Marc has recently passed away。 Although they divorced on his wish， their relationship remained mostly unchanged when he returned from his humanitarian work around the world。 When his French farmer father Henri invites Nicola and her son Oliver to come to visit， it’s only the third time that they are meeting as Marc didn’t have a good relationship with his father。 Marc’s twin u Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read and review this charming story。Nicola’s ex-husband Marc has recently passed away。 Although they divorced on his wish， their relationship remained mostly unchanged when he returned from his humanitarian work around the world。 When his French farmer father Henri invites Nicola and her son Oliver to come to visit， it’s only the third time that they are meeting as Marc didn’t have a good relationship with his father。 Marc’s twin unmarried aunts Odette and Josephine live on the farm with Henri and welcome Nicola and Oliver。 When Henri gives Nicola an ultimatum to bring 13 year old Oliver and come live on the farm， she decides to sell up in Britain and buy the smallholding and cottage next door。 Despite Henri’s chauvinism， he accepts Nicola and takes the opportunity build a strong relationship with Oliver。 This is a sad story that is improved by the peace that both Nicola and Oliver find in the Provençal countryside， making a new home and dealing with their grief。 A charming read that is reminiscent of a Peter Mayle story。 Having travelled in this region of France， I can just picture the mountain villages on the road to Nice。 。。。more