"When an exotic stranger, Vianne Rocher, arrives in the French village of Lansquenet and opens a chocolate boutique directly opposite the church, Father Reynaud identifies her as a serious danger to his flock - especially as it is the beginning of Lent, the traditional season of self-denial. War is declared as the priest denounces the newcomer's wares as the ultimate sin."
A very well written, light book. Not too taxing, I read this on the flight back from New Zealand to London, and it was really good for this. The descriptions of the village and villagers are very real, and the characters feel right.
My rating: A good read