is back at home in her native France after working and living halfway around the world in New Zealand. It’s the story of Alexandra, a 20 year old orphan who manages to fall into a job as a nanny to three children in Provence.

A wedding in Provence is a magical and romantic experience that will remain engraved in your memory and that of your guests forever. With a combination of classic and contemporary styles, it is positioned on 150 acres of land with full privacy. As the sun sets, head inside to discover the reception room and the evening's decorations under the great masterful vaults. On the terrace or in the suspended gardens, you’ll enjoy a breathtaking view over the Luberon valley and the Alpilles. Following this, you can choose to have your wedding breakfast in the intimate and moody Barrel Room, the Harvest Room or Al Fresco amongst the tree lined lane next to the Chateau.

You have the option of hosting up to 100 of your guests either in a reception room within the farmhouse, on the shaded terrace, in the gardens or poolside. Located near Aix en Provence, this place combines calm, space, genuine design of Provence, ideal for vacations with friends or family, and large receptions. Add in a handsome Count, some wonderful friends to help her out of fixes, a selfish ex-wife and some glorious food (she is really very good at food) and you have a very pleasant novel filled with delightful characters to while away a Sunday afternoon with.

Characters and places are beautifully depicted and I found the setting in the early 60s quite unusual and very interesting. Chateau les Carrasses is a beautiful turreted building, set within vast grounds that can sleep up to 124 guests across 30 suites, cottages and flats, with some of the larger properties even having their own private pools and gardens.Her unique style is full of romance, light and beauty, inspired by the mid-century modern glamour of the French Riviera, the magic and spirit of Provence and cinematic documentary style photography, making her a favourite with wedding and commercial clients worldwide. How could they not fall in love with this region with its thousand scents of lavender, its historical monuments magnified by the writings of Pagnol, this rural France with its lilting accent, its mas, bastides and renowned vineyards that rhyme with the sweetness of life?

On the heights of Gordes, one of the most beautiful villages in France, La Bastide dominates the landscapes of the Luberon. We also planned and created several weddings in Provence at Les Confines, and this place is ideal for a several days staycation while having your wedding celebration there. If you want to get married there, it is essential to know that they offer only the venue rental and both the ceremony and reception should be celebrated in their gardens, with a maximum of 100 guests.

It blends both traditional and modern styles wonderfully, whilst ensuring it feels like a warm and welcoming place to be. By choosing this place for your wedding, you’ll be able to enjoy its breathtaking views of the nearby Luberon mountains as well as the extensive landscaped gardens that feature lavender, olive trees, and cypresses. With views of Mont Ventoux, the onsite accommodation is fit for a princess bride and six other couples. With a get-on-with-it mindset, she throws off her pearls and stiff dresses and adopts a barefoot Provençial lifestyle. It is always a pleasure to escape from the real world into a Katie Fforde book, and this is no exception, though I still like her early books the best.