The picturesque town of Bellevue-Sur-Mer, nestled in the corner of South France, known as the French Riviera, is the new home for ex-pats. English speaking, they gather together, become friends and talk about their hopes and dreams. William and Benjamin, lifetime partners, own a home, a few doors away from Theresa Simmonds, 60-ish who was a chef and lost her job before she was ready to retire. A recent newcomer, she lives in a ground floor apartment and is wondering what to do with the rest of her life. A few steps away resides 70-ish Zoe, eccentric, who maintains her hair and always any lines from appearing. Nearby is Sally Connor, once a celebrity, who owns a darling home. Sally often wonders if she gave up too easily on her career but is happy with her new friends and safe haven. Carol, is beautiful and always perfectly groomed, but in fact, had been born a boy. Still the most dashing, stylish girl in town, her friends know but never let on to her secret.

This circle of expats band together. They are all creative, looking to fill their days with rewarding work and maybe make some money. They agree it is never too late to start something new. They decide to open a restaurant together in this lovely seaside village. It is not far from the glitz and glamour of Cannes, known for its well attended yearly film festival, and Monte Carlo, a mecca for gambling, a stop for cruise ships loaded with tourists, the group is convinced a bistro would be successful. They vote and begin work in looking for the perfect location. Carol finds one in what used to be Madame Magenta's ex-restaurant near the waterfront. She signs a lease that is "almost too good to be true" with the grandson. Constanzo. Hold your hats for this exciting journey!

Preparing to open La Mosaique for business is a fun romp. A delight of an adventure filled with fun, mystery, plots and sub-plots that will have you laughing and guessing until the finale. Sally meets Stanislav Serafim, a Russian millionaire, or is he? Wined and dined by this handsome, charming man, while watching fireworks on his fantastic yacht, he proposes marriage to Sally. Se is offered a future with him that is unbelievable and it tuns out that's what it is.

Celia Imrie is an award winning actress known for great roles in the Marigold Hotel Series and author of NOT QUITE NICE, which is the first in her story about Bellevue-Sur- Mer and the introduction of the characters in this sequel. NICE WORK (IF YOU CAN GET IT) is utterly delicious and I enjoyed it all including the fabulous recipes at the start of each new chapter. Love triangles, family dysfunctions, gorgeous locales and food, even a Picasso painting will keep you riveted to this charming story of elderly folks who opt to try something new, to stay young and keep busy and it works! Nice read and I look forward to a sequel, coming soon?