Kate and Gabi, two very different Australian women, had their own reasons for coming to Paris in the spring.  What better place to reflect and perhaps start on a new chapter of their lives? Kate had suffered a devastating betrayal and Gabi's art career had come to a standstill. Enrolled at the famous Paris Cooking School, Kate and Gabi's paths intersect with the school's owner, Sylvie who has issues of her own. Someone is trying to destroy her stellar professional reputation, anonymously. Why?

THE PARIS COOKING SCHOOL, by Sophie Beaumont, brings alive the stunning city of Paris as seen through the eyes of all three women. So much so, that Paris might be considered the fourth protagonist. The descriptions of the food and the wines are excellent and add much depth to the story. Also incorporated into the story is historical information about the different regions.

Ultimately, THE PARIS COOKING SCHOOL is a love story. It embraces the many forms of love whether it is of one another, place and time and even of oneself. Throughout the narrative, the characters undertake paths to reinvention and along the way new relationships and bonds form, showing them and readers with the power and possibility of second chances.

Beautifully told and moving, I found THE PARIS COOKING SCHOOL a pleasure to read.  Highly recommended.