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  • By: Katie Fforde
  • Narrated by: Jilly Bond
  • Length: 9 hrs and 13 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (159 ratings)
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Summary

Gina and Sally Makepiece have inherited a stall in the French House - an antiques centre nestled in the heart of the English countryside. Gina is determined to drag the French House and its grumpy owner into the 21st century.

Bearing all the attributes of a modern-day Mr Rochester, Matthew Ballinger is less than happy with the whirlwind that has arrived on his doorstep. The last thing either of them want is to fall in love. But will a trip to France change their minds?
©2013 Katie Fforde (P)2013 ISIS Publishing Ltd, Random House Audiobooks
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"‘Immensely enjoyable…a very satisfying read.… It certainly won’t disappoint Katie Fforde fans in the least." ( The Bookbag)
" A French Affair is the deliciously romantic new novel from Katie Fforde, one of our favourite authors here at Hot Brands Cool Places. Curl up in a comfy chair, settle in and enjoy this utterly charming escapist read. We loved it! Highly Recommended!" ( Hot Brands Cool Places)
“Easy, escapist reading” ( Sunday Mirror)
“Fforde’s Bargain Hunt-esque setting provides an enjoyable background to a fledgling romance.” ( The Lady )
“If your summer holiday seems like speck on the horizon, get some much-needed escapism with Katie Fforde.” ( Yours)
“Reading one of Katie’s books is rather like meeting up with an old friend – you can always be assured you’ll find an interesting, entertaining, oh-so charming story you’ll love.” ( Fabulous Magazine)
“A delightful romantic tale” ( Press Association review)
“A cute read” ( Chicklit Plus)
“Effortlessly loveable, warm and fun, this is perfect reading for a chilly evening.” ( Closer magazine)
“Fforde is always a pleasure to read and this fluffy confection about the, erm, racy (!) world of antiques effortlessly updates all the usual Jane Austen clichés with great panache.” ( Star Magazine)
"The best-selling author of Recipe for Love adds a French frisson to a jaunty romp through the world of antiques." ( France Magazine)
"With sparkling characters and an irresistible romance set around an antiques centre and a modern-day Mr Rochester, this story has all the necessary feel good elements for a satisfying read." ( My Weekly)

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a french affair

A lovely story.enjoyed very much.its about relationships and life.this is well worth listeningto and the cost

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Right book, wrong narrator

I have enjoyed reading all of Katie Fforde's books, her characters are always down to earth and likeable. I didn't experience the same enjoyment with this book, and that had a lot to do with the narrator's sing song voice. It was just too jolly hockey sticks for me and was very grating at times. I have listened to other books with the same narrator, and haven't noticed this before. Like the first reviewer, I wish I had purchased the paperback version instead.

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A Katie afforded classic

I loved this book. The characters are good and the narrator was excellent doing the different voices in a great story.

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loved the book but the reader!!

I enjoyed the book as I have all Katie Fforde's books but the readers voice grated on me especially when she attempted to do the different characters. It put me off listening to it and I bought the book!

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Another classic Katie Fforde

Sally, Gina and Matthew, antiques and upcycling, save the antiques centre aka The French House, two sisters on a mission and one large dog and more besides, are all included here. There's so mucha in this book, it's hard to pick out a single theme. Always something happening and enjoyable.

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Excellent.

Katie Fforde hits the mark again.

Believable story line and lovely engaging characters.

Lovely to get the feeling of being transported between the UK and France.

Gives you a good sense of actually being present in situ in among all the Antiques and wanting to help raise cash to save the business so the ‘nasty woman’ doesn’t get her hands on it…

Most definitely 5 stars out of 5 stars.

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Yet another lovely story with good narration

Really enjoy listening to Katie Fford especially when Jilly Bond is the narrator. Easy listening

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excellent

I thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook, well written and spoken. If you like Katie Fforde this wont disappoint.

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Good book

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Antiques roadshow

Lovely real characters & a steady fun plotline with many laugh out loud moments. Happy book to listen to distract from boring cleaning!

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