The Matchmaker of Perigord
The Matchmaker of Perigord by Julia Stuart, published by Black Swan in 2008, is a novel that unfolds in the village of Amour-sur-Belle, a place so unattractive that even the English avoid it. The story follows Guillaume Ladoucette, a barber who transitions to a matchmaker as he grapples with the decline of his business due to the aging population. In a community lacking love, he attempts to connect its residents, each with their own peculiarities and histories, while also confronting his own emotional struggles.
Readers will find a narrative rich in the complexities of romance and human relationships, as Guillaume navigates the challenges of matchmaking in a village filled with quirky characters. The book explores themes of love and connection, illustrating that, much like a well-prepared cassoulet, relationships require time and effort to flourish. With 381 pages, this edition offers an engaging exploration of the trials of finding love amidst personal and communal obstacles, all set against the backdrop of a uniquely uninviting village.
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“A perpetual breeze blows through Amour-sur-Belle, a village so ugly that even the English refuse to live there. Guillaume Ladoucette the barber is forced to give up his business as the advancing age of his customers means many have gone bald. He decides to set himself up as a matchmaker instead, for, despite its name, love is the one thing that Amour-sur-Belle lacks. Some shun Denise Vigier because her grandmother was found guilty of horizontal collaboration during the war. The bar owner refuses to serve Madame Fournier, the mushroom poisoner. And Madame Ladoucette and Madame Moreau have been trading insults for so long they have become almost a form of greeting. Not everyone falls instantly head over heels, the matchmaker counsels. Love is like a good cassoulet, it needs time and determination. But how can a matchmaker make love simmer when he has not yet solved the problem of his own troubled heart?
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