The Matchmaker Of Perigord

The Matchmaker of Périgord is a romantic comedy novel by Julia Stuart about a barber who becomes a matchmaker in a small French village where love is in short supply, ideal for readers who enjoy quirky ensemble casts, French village life and gentle, character-driven stories. Synopsis 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? Perfect for readers who like... Gentle, humorous stories centred on eccentric but endearing characters. French village life and a close-knit rural community. Intertwined lives, relationships and attempts to find love. Quirky, whimsical storytelling with a warm, light-hearted tone. Books like The Matchmaker Of Périgord Chocolat by Joanne Harris The Lido by Libby Page The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley Themes and story elements Matchmaking Unrequited love Village feuds Loneliness and companionship Community Romantic second chances