I have had to keep this exciting news quiet for quite a while, so now I’m absolutely delighted to be officially able to share it with you!

Ultimo Press will be publishing A Secret Garden in Paris, my second novel under my pen-name of Sophie Beauumont, in November!

Here’s the official announcement from Ultimo Press:

Quelle surprise! It’s time to pack your bags for a new Parisian adventure!

⁠We are thrilled to be publishing A Secret Garden in Paris by Sophie Beaumont It’s a captivating story of unexpected revelations, romantic discovery, hope—and the pleasures of a hidden green world in the heart of Paris. Ooh la la!

⁠Sophie says, ‘Something that’s always struck me about Paris whenever I’ve been there: its many gardens, offering vistas to admire, havens to take refuge in, places to play in, moments to draw breath in. But not all of them are well-known or obvious, and you might come across a green oasis in a little backstreet square or down some narrow stone steps or hidden behind an unassuming door. And Paris loves flowers, decks itself in them, revels in them…So you see, how could I resist?’

⁠A Secret Garden in Paris will publish in November 2024.The deal was brokered by Margaret Connolly.

Writing about my characters against the joyful background of the gardens of Paris has been an absolute delight, and I hope everyone who loved The Paris Cooking School–and everyone still to discover it–will take this book to their hearts too!