Chocolat

In tiny Lansquenet, where nothing much haschanged in a hundred years, beautiful newcomerVianne Rocher and her exquisite chocolate shoparrive and instantly begin to play havoc withLenten vows. Each box of luscious bonbons comeswith a free gift: Vianne's uncanny perception of itsbuyer's private discontents and a clever, caringcure for them. Is she a witch? Soon the parish nolonger cares, as it abandons itself to temptation,happiness, and a dramatic face-off between Eastersolemnity and the pagan gaiety of a chocolatefestival. Chocolat's every page offers adescription of chocolate to melt in the mouths ofchocoholics, francophiles, armchair gourmets,cookbook readers, and lovers of passioneverywhere. It's a must for anyone who craves anescapist read, and is a bewitching gift for anyholiday.Harris, Joanne is the author of 'Chocolat' with ISBN 9780140282030 and ISBN 0140282033.