A Secret Garden in Paris

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Two lovely events coming up for A Secret Garden in Paris!

I’m really looking forward to two wonderful events that are going to be held in November, one in Armidale, one in Sydney, to celebrate the release of my new Sophie Beaumont book, A Secret Garden in Paris.

The first is the hometown launch, in Armidale, on Saturday November 9, at 2pm, and it’s going to be at the gorgeous Cafe Patisserie, where last year we had a fabulous launch for The Paris Cooking School. As with last year, our great independent bookshop, Reader’s Companion will be there to sell books, and there’ll be French wine, and other drinks, and little garden/spring inspired cakes created by Nathan at Cafe Patisserie, it’s going to be a lot of fun! Invitation is below the text of this post–all welcome!

The second will be held in Sydney, at Five Dock Library, on Thursday November 21, starting at 5.30 pm, and the fantastic Sydney independent bookshop, Better Read than Dead, will be there to sell book. There’ll be light refreshments, a talk from me about the book, and then book signing! All very welcome! The event is free, but you need to register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/author-talk-sophie-beaumont-tickets-956990011887

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First advance reviews of A Secret Garden in Paris!

The first advance reviews of A Secret Garden in Paris are coming in on Goodreads, and they’re wonderful. I am so absolutely delighted!

Here’s some short extracts:

In A Secret Garden in Paris, Sophie Beaumont has shown gardens not only to be places of beauty and tranquility for all to enjoy but uses them as the setting for the characters to come to terms with problems and situations they are facing. Their involvement with gardens and flowers helps each of the women find peace and solutions to the challenges of life plus also making it an enjoyable book to read. (Vicki)

I loved learning about these women, where they had come from and what challenges they were dealing with in their lives.
It was also amazing to discover how their lives intertwined.
This truly is a story of love and loss, romance and revelations, and what better setting for it than a secret Paris garden. (Maree)

What an absolute joy to read. With Parisian grandmother Mattie as the central figure, surrounded by a collection of characters all dealing with sorrow while trying to move forward. I’m by no means an avid gardener, yet the descriptions of the beautiful gardens around Paris made it easy for me to feel like I was walking through them. With a healthy dose of romance, a few beautiful friendships and the strength of family this was a beautiful read that has left a huge smile on my face and joy in my heart. (Libby)

You can see the full reviews here.

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Cover reveal for A Secret Garden in Paris!

I am thrilled to reveal the gorgeous cover of A Secret Garden in Paris, my second novel under the name of Sophie Beaumont, which will be out in October with Ultimo Press. Isn’t it just absolutely beautiful!

Here’s the blurb:

Springtime in Paris … the perfect time to turn over a new leaf

In the heart of a city blooming with flowers, three women face life-changing challenges. Driven by grief over the sudden death of her mother Corinne, Sydneysider Emma Taylor has taken refuge with her Parisian grandmother, Mattie, in her house with its secret garden. Determined to unlock the mysteries of Corinne’s past, Emma’s only clue is an enigmatic photograph.

Celebrated garden designer Charlotte Marigny believed she had a happy marriage, until her husband Tom inexplicably started to withdraw from her. Needing time to think about the future, she has fled their home in London for her native Paris.

Meanwhile, widowed Parisian florist Arielle Lunel had finally managed to get her life together, after her husband’s death and the discovery of his crippling debts three years earlier changed everything for her and their young twins. Now, her world is again turned upside down when her controlling parents-in-law arrive with a disturbing proposal…

Drawn together by loss and the romantic gardens of Paris, the paths of the three women begin to intersect as they develop an unexpected friendship that will transform their lives.

From the author of The Paris Cooking School comes a captivating story of loss and love, romance and revelations – and the pleasures of a secret Paris garden.

You can pre-order the book here.

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Announcing A Secret Garden in Paris!

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!

Photo credit: Lorena Carrington