Vianne A Novel
Vianne A Novel by Joanne Harris, published by Pegasus Books on September 2, 2025, is a captivating exploration of a young woman’s journey as she navigates her future. In this 416-page narrative, Vianne embarks on a transformative path after scattering her mother’s ashes in New York and moving to the French coastal city of Marseille. As she embraces her new life, she takes on a job as a waitress, grappling with her pregnancy and the challenges that come with it.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes woven throughout the story, including the magic of chocolate and the complexities of personal secrets. Vianne’s culinary adventures allow her to blend local recipes with her unique touch, revealing the power of food to unlock hidden truths. This edition delves into the nuances of contemporary life, romance, and the subtle elements of horror, all while maintaining a focus on Vianne’s internal struggles and the changing winds of her destiny.
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“So much deliciousness! C’est formidable.” —Marion Winik, Oprah Daily
“Is chocolate magic? Whether you savored the 1999 bestseller or the 2000 movie, this sensuous prequel to Chocolat will make you a believer.” —People Magazine, Best New Books
Million-copy bestselling author Joanne Harris returns to the world of Chocolat with the long-awaited story of Vianne, which begins six years before she opens her scandalous chocolaterie in the small French village of Lansquenet.
Secrets. Chocolate. A touch of magic.
On the evening of July 4th, a young woman scatters her mother’s ashes in New York and follows the call of the changing winds to the French coastal city of Marseille.
For the first time in her life, Vianne feels in control of her future. Charming her way into a job as a waitress, she tries to fit in, make friends, and come to terms with her pregnancy, knowing that by the time her child is born, the turning wind will have changed once again.
As she discovers the joy of cooking for the very first time, making local recipes her own with the addition of bittersweet chocolate spices, she learns that this humble magic has the power to unlock secrets.
And yet her gift comes at a price. And Vianne has a secret of her own; a secret that threatens everything…
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