French Spirits

Set in the picturesque Puisaye region of Burgundy, the narrative follows Jeffrey Greene and his fiancée, Mary, as they transform a moss-covered, 300-year-old presbytery into their dream home. Greene's lyrical prose captures their journey, filled with charming adventures and quirky finds, from a firm mattress to dubious antiques acquired from a van. The story intertwines the couple's personal growth with the enchanting atmosphere of their new surroundings, hinting at the local belief in spirits that inhabit their historic abode.