Passion for Provence

<p>Falling for France wasn’t part of the Mediterranean honeymoon agenda. Pale rosé languid lunches on a sun-dappled terrasse and a dash of reckless abandon may have been to blame.</p><p>Americans Gayle Smith Padgett and her husband Ralph leap into a long-distance love affair with La Belle France. Two decades and many beguiling assignations later they finally launch a quest for a nest in Provence.</p><p>Despite a lack of French skills and connections the couple plunges full-time into French life. Through a series of faux pas and lucky encounters they unlock intriguing mysteries including France’s food-first policy and its dependence on Gallic shrugs.</p><p>With self-deprecating humor and quirky candor the author reveals insightful secrets in <em>Passion for Provence: 22 Keys to La Belle Vie</em>. This delightful memoir will inspire you to pack your bags for Provence—for a sweet sojourn or just maybe a longer stay.</p>