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Joanne Harris
Joanne Harris is the author of the popular novel Chocolat. Her stories often explore themes of magic and the everyday.
Chocolat
When Vianne Rocher opens a chocolate shop in the quiet French village of Lansquenet, she immediately clashes with the stern local priest, Father Reynaud. As Lent begins, Vianne's decadent treats become a symbol of temptation and a source of conflict, dividing the community. This delightful novel explores the power of pleasure and the clash between tradition and change.