Synopsis :Living in Paris with her partner, the workaholic Mr Frog, and their adorable toddler, Tadpole, Catherine decides to alleviate the boredom of her metro-boulot-dodo routine by starting a blog under the name of Petite Anglaise.

Writing with disarming honesty about Paris life, about the confines of her hollow relationship with Mr Frog and about the wonder and pain that comes with being a mother, she finds a new purpose to her day.

As Petite Anglaise, Catherine regains her confidence and makes virtual friends, including one charismatic and single Englishman who lives in Brittany, James. And after meeting James one evening in a bar, Catherine feels she has regained her ability to fall in love, too.

Hot Brands Verdict
Just once in a while a book comes along which has a magic, making it so special, you hug it to you, reading it whenever you have a spare two minutes, but equally not wanting it to end. This is such a book, Catherine captures the essence of Paris, but so much more, this is the chronicling of one woman’s personal journey of discovery;

‘There was so much pleasure that weekend, content with my own company, self-sufficient, drinking everything in, my senses overwhelmed. There was such pleasure to be found in the little things, breaking the end off a warm baguette, savouring the contrast between the crisp shell and the warm yielding dough, brushing half-heartedly at the dusting of flour on my coat; smiling sweetly at a passer-by who mockingly wished me ‘bon appétit’

Her writing is a delight, and makes it perfect weekend reading. We loved it !

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