Barber Guillaume Ladoucette has always enjoyed great success in his tiny village in southwestern France, catering to the tonsorial needs of Amour-sur-Belle’s thirty-three inhabitants. But times have changed. His customers have grown older—and balder. Suddenly there is no longer a call for Guillaume’s particular services, and he is forced to make a drastic career change. Since love and … companionship are necessary commodities at any age, he becomes Amour-sur-Belle’s official matchmaker and intends to unite hearts as ably as he once cut hair. But alas, Guillaume is not nearly as accomplished an agent of amour, as the disastrous results of his initial attempts amply prove, especially when it comes to arranging his own romantic future.
For every reader who adored Chocolat, Julia Stuart’s The Matchmaker of Périgord is a delectable, utterly enchanting, and sinfully satisfying delight.
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I loved this book and it’s wonderful style a charmingly good summer read
I loved this book! Written in a unique style it is NOT a page turner. It is an amble along for the ride of a small village of very unique characters. The style of writing, although serious in a sense made me laugh out loud with the way the author was able to reach inside these quirky people, bring them to life and let them loose on each other. …
Terrific writing, wonderfully engaging characters who come to life in very human and amusing subplots that keep one guessing. A little mystery, many quirky twists, and an authentic taste of France beyond the big cities. Thoroughly enjoyable and informative views into French character. Perfect for any time.
I liked this book, but I thought that perhaps the author could have shortened the story and still have it come out well. But it is a cute story.
very quirky, not sure I would want to be matched with any of these odd fellows! 🙂
Boring
Not what I expected. I’ve been in that region of France so related to some of the locations but the book was kind of weird, funny at times & stupid at others. Disappointed.
This was a real treat, almost a fairytale, but packed with common situations. The characters were so real, you felt like you knew them. Full of very clever twists.
I did not like it.
This was the first book of its kind I’ve read, and I read constantly! So entertaining! Loved the quirky characters.
I deleted this book. It did not draw me in.
Delightful story of rural France