A Very French Affair

By Maria Hoyle

A heartwarming memoir of love, adventure, and finding home in the French countryside.

At 63, Maria Hoyle trades her Auckland life for a rustic watermill in rural France, embarking on a romantic adventure with a partner she barely knows. Leaving behind her daughters, friends, and beloved beachside rental, she arrives in a tiny French village, ready to embrace a new chapter. But can she truly adapt to life in a remote hamlet, navigate the challenges of a new relationship, and discover a sense of belonging?

This transatlantic memoir explores the joys and frustrations of French living, the meaning of belonging, and the transformative power of love. Join Maria as she learns to make a great bourguignon, grapples with cultural faux pas, and ultimately discovers what it means to move beyond infatuation and build a lasting relationship. Is she making another romantic mistake, or is she finally finding her way home?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1991006632
• ISBN13: 9781991006639
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: A&u New Zealand
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.1"