When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church, father Reynaund identifies her as a serious danger to his flock- especially as it is the beginning of Lent, the traditional season of self-denial. War is declared as the priest denounces the newcomers wares as the ultimate sin. Suddenly Vianne's shop-cum-cafe means that there is somewhere for secrets to be whispered, grievances to be aired, dreams to be tested. But Vivanne's plans for an Easter Chocolate Festival divides the whole community in a conflict that escalates into a 'Church not Chocolate" battle. as mouths water in anticipation, can the solemnity of the Church compare with the pagan passion of a chocolate eclair? Paperback Ed 1999
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