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The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted: A Novel Audiobook
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From the author of My Husband’s Sweethearts and The Pretend Wife comes a moving novel about love and hope in the face of loss, in which a small house in the French countryside may be responsible for mending hearts since World War II.
Brokenhearted and still mourning the loss of her husband, Heidi travels with Abbot, her obsessive-compulsive eight-year-old son, and Charlotte, her intolerably jaded sixteen-year-old niece, to spend the summer repairing their family home in a small village in the south of France. There, thousands of miles from home, Charlotte makes a shocking confession, and Heidi learns the truth about her mother’s “lost summer” when she was a child. As three generations collide with each other, the neighbor next door—who seems to know all their family secrets—and an enigmatic Frenchman, they’ll journey through love, loss, and healing amid the lavender fields, warm winds, and pistou soup of Provence.
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"I liked this. Deeply moving. The passages on grief almost made me ache. . . but it was raw and real. And I loved the almost magical quality that the house and food took on. . . kind of like hints of Chocolat or Like Water for Chocolate in that way. . ."
— Chrissy (4 out of 5 stars)
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“The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted will have you canceling dinner plans, staying up all hours, and flat out ignoring your family, just so you can keep reading…An absorbing, beautifully written tale about life, death, love, food, and the magic of new possibilities.”
— J. Courtney Sullivan, New York Times bestselling author -
“A wicked sense of humor and multilayered characters…Asher is especially adept at portraying Heidi’s dry wit and Charlotte’s sullen sarcasm.”
— Publishers Weekly -
“Readers who enjoy widow lit like Lolly Winston’s Good Grief and Jane Green’s The Beach House or travel-induced transformation books like Frances Mayes’ Under the Tuscan Sun and Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love will find common themes in Asher’s engaging third novel…and become quickly invested in the lives of the deftly drawn characters.”
— Library Journal -
“A tearjerker of a novel for both foodies and fans of tightly knit family stories.”
— Booklist -
“Unabashedly romantic and unafraid of melancholy, Asher’s book is a real charmer about a Provençal house that casts spells over the lovelorn.”
— Kirkus Reviews -
“Lovely, pointed, and poignant, filled with specifics about love and grief presented gorgeously.”
— Rachael Herron, author of How to Knit a Love Song -
“An enchantment of a book, woven out of Bridget Asher’s tenderness toward her characters, her love of the French countryside, and a gentle faith in possibilities. It held me spellbound from the first word to the last, when I put it aside with a sigh of both regret and deepest satisfaction…I madly, madly, madly loved this book!”
— Barbara O’Neal, author of How to Bake a Perfect Life -
“Love and its sweet secrets bloom gloriously in The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted. Bridget Asher offers up a sumptuous exploration of how grief, love, and joy, when stirred just right, ferry us home to the people and places we most cherish. Asher’s novel brims with wisdom and laughter, teaching us anew that hope resides in unexpected places: a charred box of beloved recipes, a troubled child’s earthy wisdom, an ailing house in need of an artful hand, a mother who listens to a silent mountain, and a kiss that unlocks the puzzle of what forever truly means.”
— Connie May Fowler, author of How Clarissa Burden Learned to Fly -
“I enjoyed The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted so much—it’s well written, beautifully characterized, extremely atmospheric, and at times very touching—an enchanting and compelling tale.”
— Isabel Wolff, author of A Vintage Affair
The Provence Cure for the Brokenhearted Listener Reviews
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" I really enjoyed this book. Kind of an Under the Tuscan Sun knock off but I loved the French setting and the food was fascinating. There were some objectionable words and scenes (1 or 2)for those of you who don't like that but nothing graphic. "
— Shannon, 2/14/2014 -
" Really really enjoyed it. Beautifully written but still very easy to read. "
— Diana, 2/12/2014 -
" Oh, my! Two years after her husband's sudden death, Heidi focuses on keeping him alive through her memories rather than trying to move on. Her young son has issues of his own. And then it's off to the South of France where her mother owns a house with "magical" powers, and we can all see where this is heading! I found the story a little melodramatic, and the ending is quite predictable. Heidi's sister's name is Elysius - you don't hear that very often! "
— Joanne, 2/7/2014 -
" Oh, I loved this book. It made me laugh and it made me cry. But most of all it made me believe in love! Bridget Asher captured my heart with this beautiful love story. I'm sure she will capture yours as well. "
— Angie, 2/4/2014 -
" I would have given this book a three and a half. It is certainly not great literature but just a good read. We all need a little escape and a fun fast read. "
— Diane, 1/28/2014 -
" A wonderful, thoughtful summer read! I'm almost done with it - torn between making it last longer and wanting to indulge in gulping it. "
— MaryJane, 1/21/2014 -
" This book was absolutely charming! "
— Brittany, 1/18/2014 -
" I was almost totally depressed at the beginning of the book--I guess I was feeling Heidi's loss also, but I loved the way it ended (happily). It was a great read. "
— Diane, 1/14/2014 -
" took some time to finish , a very mixed story , did enjoyed it in the end "
— Michael, 1/13/2014 -
" A nice, quiet story of broken hearts and healing. "
— Tanya, 12/9/2013 -
" This book has a lot more substance than other typical romance books. It makes you think about your own life, where you've been and where you're headed. Highly recommend! "
— Stephanie, 11/25/2013 -
" a really great super fast luxury read... "
— Elizabeth, 11/4/2013 -
" An interesting twist on moving on after things do not turn out as you planned. "
— Michele, 10/23/2013 -
" I like this kind of story. Family and history and a connection to a special home. "
— Rosie, 10/2/2013 -
" Simply enchanting. "
— Arlene, 9/6/2013 -
" This one sounded like a lovely idea, but couldn't hold my attention so I moved onto something else. "
— Denise, 7/29/2013 -
" Light, fluffy enjoyable story. "
— Kathy, 3/13/2013 -
" Love the romance of this story. Who wouldn't want a second chance at true love. Love the characters and the old house. Yeah! "
— Lorelie, 11/3/2012 -
" Besides being predictable, painfully sappy, and downright outlandish, the author included many false assertions such as when it is 9 am in France, it is 3 pm in Florida. This is the last time I decide to read a book based solely on the fact that it takes place in Provence! "
— Caitlin, 9/4/2012 -
" I love all things French including this book. "
— Sandy, 7/21/2012 -
" Best part was recognizing towns we visited this June while in Provence. "
— Christine, 5/15/2012 -
" Very easy read. Loved it "
— Abby, 5/14/2012 -
" Very predictable "women's fiction". Not much substance. "
— Penny, 4/9/2012 -
" It's the French version of Under The Tuscan Sun. "
— Bethany, 12/31/2011 -
" Great story of a widow going to Provence to get over her heartbreak. "
— Linda, 11/1/2011 -
" Fun escape. A young widow and her son escape to Provence to find herself. Entertaining way to pass the time. "
— Elyse, 9/18/2011 -
" It was kind of cool that the main character makes her home in Tallahassee, where I live and she references places here that really exist. "
— Deborah, 8/26/2011 -
" Randomly chosen to be book 24 for 2012! "
— Tania, 8/10/2011 -
" Chick lit - a love story "
— Margery, 6/26/2011 -
" Cute and easy beach read. No real surprises, but you'll enjoy the ride. "
— Tracey, 6/21/2011 -
" Fun escape. A young widow and her son escape to Provence to find herself. Entertaining way to pass the time. "
— Elyse, 6/20/2011 -
" I sometimes got a little tired of the main character's cluelessness, but the setting (of course) was lovely and the child characters were a trip. "
— Heather, 6/4/2011
About Bridget Asher
Bridget Asher lives on the Florida panhandle with her husband, who is lovable, sweet, and true of heart—and who has given her no reason to inquire about his former sweethearts.
About Kate Reading
Michael Kramer is an AudioFile Earphones Award winner, a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for Best Narration, and recipient of a Publishers Weekly Listen-Up Award. He is also an actor and director in the Washington, DC, area, where he is active in the area’s theater scene and has appeared in productions at the Shakespeare Theatre, the Kennedy Center, and Theater J.