The prequel to Chocolat is here.....

Yesterday this exciting treasure dropped onto my door mat, hot off the press! I've been patiently waiting for it's release and here it is! 'Vianne' the prequel to the much loved 'Chocolat' written by the wonderful Joanne Harris.

This book is the story of Vianne, who is pregnant with her daughter, and begins six years before she opens her scandalous chocolaterie in the small French village of Lansquenet. I am so excited to go on this journey with Vianne and be taken on an adventure as the winds blow and move her in so many directions.

The destination 'Chocolat'. This story has been such an influence in my own journey. A single woman with a daughter travelling and exploring life in a way that was not always understood. Like me arriving in a small village set around a church. An outsider that arrives bringing a wild and bohemian energy that is too much for many!

Her journey explores what it means to follow your soul even when it doesn't make sense to anyone, including ourselves. To walk a different path and be open to receive what each day brings. Vianne lives life on her terms. In ' Chocolat' it is about cacao from Guatemala, not a confectionary chocolate.

The story explores the themes of guilt and pleasure, shame and passion. The deep rooted conditionings of a village rooted in patriarchy and religion. Slowly melted away by this woman and her daughter's relentless daring to be bold and beautiful. This story is alongside with 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' the reason I'm here today, doing what I do. The beauty and magic of Chocolat. 🤎 Thank you to the wonderful Joanne Harris for taking us back in time and making this journey even more! 🤎🤗💃🫶🌹