The Heat of the Kitchen

Set in the picturesque town of Saint-Pierre-sur-Loup, the story revolves around the political tensions sparked by Mayor Alain Simondi's controversial proposal for a relief road. The conflict escalates as Cécile Delpech, the opposition leader and Simondi's secret ally, navigates the escalating drama, compounded by a young reporter's damaging articles. As local tempers flare and the police's reliability is questioned amidst a drug crisis, the narrative explores themes of power, manipulation, and the hidden complexities of small-town life.