The small commune of Fogas in the French Pyrenees has been thrown into turmoil by the revelation that the Auberge des Deux Vallees has been bought by an English couple and not by the Mayor's brother-in-law as had been expected. With everyone aghast at the idea of an English run restaurant and the certainty of gastronomic disasters, Mayor Serge Papon is in the mood to take revenge. Within hours of hearing the news, he has called an emergency Committee meeting and his machinations to force out the new owners have begun.But the Mayor hasn't reckoned on one of his deputies, Christian Dupuy, whose conscience always leads his politics. Refusing to condone Mayor Papon's calls to compulsory purchase of the Auberge, he proposes an alternative solution which will prevent the Mayor from getting his own way. Or will it . . .
Fogas Chronicles Series
This series transports readers to a charming French town where the arrival of newcomers disrupts the tranquil daily life. Follow the local community's reaction to these strangers and uncover the hidden intrigues and long-held secrets beneath the surface of apparent harmony. The stories delve into cultural clashes, prejudice, and the power of human connection to overcome significant differences. Immerse yourself in a world filled with suspense, emotion, and unexpected turns.
Recommended Reading Order
The Parisian's Return
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Further tales of village life in the French Pyrenees. A Parisian comes to Fogas to modernise the village shop and it is baguettes at dawn!
In yet another tale with more ups and downs than a Pyrenean horizon, things are about to get grizzly.
Mon Dieu, was für ein Fest!
- 464 pages
- 17 hours of reading
Endlich Sommer in den französischen Pyrenäen … Ganz Fogas stimmt sich auf das jährliche Dorffest ein. Nur Christian Dupuy steht der Sinn so gar nicht nach Feiern: Monate hat’s gedauert, bis der nette, selbstlose Bauer gemerkt hat, dass sein Herz für Véronique schlägt. Nur: Wie soll er, ein Greenhorn in Liebesdingen, ihr das jetzt gestehen?! Dazu kommt noch die Sorge um Fogas‘ Zukunft. Der Bürgermeister des Nachbarorts versucht gerade mit intriganten Tricks, Fogas’ Eingemeindung zu erreichen, und scheint sogar ein paar von Christians Freunden auf seine Seite gezogen zu haben. Doch Fogas wäre nicht Fogas, wenn seine Einwohner das Vorhaben nicht auf gewitzte und höchst originelle Weise zu verhindern wüssten …
Last Chance in the Pyrenees
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The fifth and final novel in the Fogas Chronicles: the battle is on to save the little village of Fogas in the French Pyrenees, and this time the stakes are higher than ever.