Winifred Fortescue was a writer and actress celebrated for her charming and evocative portrayals of life in the French countryside. Her writing is distinguished by its keen wit and astute observations of human nature, often exploring the interplay between tradition and modernity. Through her distinctive voice and engaging narrative style, she transported readers to the sun-drenched landscapes of Provence and the captivating customs of rural existence.
Sir John and Lady Fortescue lost nearly all their money in the stockmarket crash of 1929. Selling what little they had left, they bought a tumbledown cottage in Provence, where they settled. This is a reissue of Lady Fortescue's account of their experiences. It was first published in 1935.