At first I didn't like having to switch between narratives and wished the author had found some other way to convey Benedicte's story. However, by the end of the novel it was of course, obvious why the author had chosen that method and it was easier to follow.

The author has a talent for using breathtaking descriptions of places, scents, and people. It was almost as if I had the luxury of being in the heart of Provence along with the characters. That was the best part of the novel. It made me want to find a run down hamlet of my own. Of course, perhaps one with a few less otherworldly inhabitants...

Took me awhile to get through it but definitely worth the read!