ISBN: 9780061435072

The Matchmaker of Perigord. Love it to bits.". -- Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat "A warm, funny novel about life and love in rural France.". -- The Independent Extra (London)"Debut nov… More...

The Matchmaker of Perigord. Love it to bits.". -- Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat "A warm, funny novel about life and love in rural France.". -- The Independent Extra (London)"Debut novelist Stuart infects Amour-sur-Belle's byzantine lore with whimsy.and sensual detail.". The Nile on eBay   FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE   The Matchmaker of Perigord by Julia Stuart Stuart offers this charming tale set in a French village in which the local barber, whose business is failing as his clients grow older and balder, decides to become the town matchmaker. FORMATPaperback LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description "A hilarious romp." --Joanne Harris, author of ChocolatThe charming tale of a small French town in which the local barber, whose business is failing as his clients grow older and lose their hair, decides to become the town matchmaker.Barber Guillaume Ladoucette has always enjoyed great success in his tiny village in southwestern France, catering to the tonsorial needs of Amour-sur-Belle's thirty-three inhabitants. But times have changed. His customers have grown older--and balder. Suddenly there is no longer a call for Guillaume's particular services, and he is forced to make a drastic career change. Since love and companionship are necessary commodities at any age, he becomes the town's official matchmaker and intends to unite hearts as ably as he once cut hair. But alas, Guillaume is not nearly as accomplished an agent of amour, as the disastrous results of his initial attempts amply prove, especially when it comes to arranging his own romantic future.For every reader who adored Chocolat, Julia Stuart's The Matchmaker of Périgord is a delectable, utterly enchanting, and sinfully satisfying delight. Back Cover Barber Guillaume Ladoucette has always enjoyed great success in his tiny village in southwestern France, catering to the tonsorial needs of Amour-sur-Belle's thirty-three inhabitants. But times have changed. His customers have grown older--and balder. Suddenly there is no longer a call for Guillaume's particular services, and he is forced to make a drastic career change. Since love and companionship are necessary commodities at any age, he becomes Amour-sur-Belle's official matchmaker and intends to unite hearts as ably as he once cut hair. But alas, Guillaume is not nearly as accomplished an agent of amour, as the disastrous results of his initial attempts amply prove, especially when it comes to arranging his own romantic future. For every reader who adored Chocolat, Julia Stuart's The Matchmaker of P Author Biography Julia Stuart is an award-winning journalist and lives in Bahrain. This is her first novel. Review "A hilarious romp off the beaten track. Love it to bits." -- Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat "A warm, funny novel about life and love in rural France." -- The Independent Extra (London)"Debut novelist Stuart infects Amour-sur-Belle's byzantine lore with whimsy...and sensual detail." -- Publishers Weekly"[A] frothy debut, as enchanting as Joanne Harris's Chocolat." -- More Magazine"Filled with enchanting settings and a brilliant attention to detail, Stuart's first novel is an enjoyable trip through the sweetness, sadness, and hilarity that love-and life-often brings." -- Library Journal"Following these gentle folks on their blind dates and awkward reentries into the field of romance is a sweet and simple pleasure. . . . Delightful." -- Kirkus Reviews"So deliciously witty are Julia Stuart's sentences, so warm is her satire of quirky villagers, and so rich is her rendering of a culture that seems untouched by time, that you pause as you read to enjoy her polished style, to savor the meticulously described meals, and to ponder the next hilarious mishap of the matchmaker. Stuart does for Perigord what Peter Mayle did for Provence." -- James Tipton, bestselling author of ANNETTE VALLON"Fast, furious and incredibly funny. If you love all things French and are passionate about wordplay, then this romp through the lives of the villagers of Amour-sur-Belle will be le billet for you....Julia Stuart sets a great pace in this lip-smacking mix of food, foolishness, and fun." -- SHE magazine (UK) Review Quote "This frothy debut, as enchanting as Joanne Harris's Chocolat, follows Guillaume Ladoucette, a barber in southwestern France." Details ISBN0061435074 Author Julia Stuart Short Title MATCHMAKER OF PERIGORD Series P.S. (Paperback) Language English ISBN-10 0061435074 ISBN-13 9780061435072 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2008 DEWEY FIC DOI 10.1604/9780061435072 Subtitle A Novel Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-08-05 NZ Release Date 2008-08-05 US Release Date 2008-08-05 UK Release Date 2008-08-05 Pages 320 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Publication Date 2008-08-05 Imprint HarperCollins Publishers Audience General We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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