Sophie Beaumont – författare

The Australian Women’s Weekly Great Read‘there is a freshness and vivacity to this cooking school novel that is utterly beguiling.’ –The Australian Women's WeeklyLife rarely serves up the perfect dish, but second chances are always on the menu . . .There’s nothing quite so beautiful as Paris in the spring; and when you add in the chance to learn the French way of food, in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, who can resist? Not Gabi Picabea or Kate Evans who have come from Australia to Sylvie Morel’s Paris Cooking School.Both are at a crossroads, and learning to cook the French way in Paris, far away from all their troubles, seems like the perfect escape. Still bruised from a shocking betrayal by her ex-husband, Kate is trying to find a new place for herself in life, and emotional peace, while French–Australian artist Gabi is struggling with a crippling creative block.Meanwhile, Sylvie is facing challenges of her own – a mysterious harassment campaign against the school and a reassessment of her relationship with her commitment-shy lover, Claude. For each of the women, that extraordinary April in Paris will bring unexpected twists and transformations that will change the course of their lives.A delectable novel about love, hope and the consolations of the perfect strawberry tart, The Paris Cooking School is a treat for the soul.Praise for The Paris Cooking School‘A delicious read.' – New Idea

Spring 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.PRAISE FOR A SECRET GARDEN IN PARIS‘There’s something special about Sophie Beaumont’s writing. Her stories are both exotic and enchanting, and familiar and friendly. You know the streets; you’ve walked them. You know the characters; you’ve met them. With her words, Sophie builds worlds solid enough to touch.’ – Australian Women’s Weekly‘Beaumont’s own French Australian background and her fondness for the French capital are evident in this novel about the healing power of women’s friendships and new beginnings.’ – The Australian‘The gorgeous gardens that exist behind high walls are characters in their own right, complementing the stories, adding colour and warmth.’ – Good Reading

Liebe, Hoffnung und exquisite Kochkünste – so schmeckt Frühling in Paris: Sophie Beaumont verzaubert mit ihrem inspirierenden Liebesroman um drei Frauen, die an einem Scheideweg in ihrem Leben angelangt sind und in Paris nicht nur zu sich selbst, sondern auch zur wahren Liebe finden.»Ein köstliches Lesevergnügen!« New Idea MagazinDie junge Künstlerin Gabi quält eine lähmende Schaffenskrise. Doch zum Glück weiß sie das perfekte Gegenmittel: ein Aufenthalt in Paris, der Stadt der Liebe, in der vor allem im Frühling alles möglich erscheint. Ähnlich ergeht es Kate. Nachdem ihr Mann sie betrogen und für eine jüngere Frau verlassen hat, führt auch sie die Flucht vor ihren Problemen nach Frankreich - in die berühmte Pariser Kochschule von Sylvie Morel. Sylvie steht allerdings selbst vor diversen Herausforderungen. Denn einerseits hat es zunehmend den Anschein, als würde jemand ihre geliebte Kochschule in Verruf bringen wollen, und andererseits ist da noch Claude, ihr Liebhaber, der einfach nicht offen zu ihrer Beziehung stehen will. So finden sich drei Frauen zur selben Zeit am selben Ort wieder. Und was sich in diesem Frühjahr in Paris abspielt, wird eine jede von ihnen verändern … Denn das Leben serviert zwar nicht immer das perfekte Gericht, aber oftmals zweite Chancen!»Die französische Lebensart hat ein gewisses je ne sais quoi – und in diesem Roman sind Gabi Picabea und Kate Evans auf einer Mission, das Geheimnis eines Apriltags in der Stadt des Lichts zu lösen. Liebe, Wendungen und Verwandlungen inklusive.« Who MagazinEin köstlicher Feelgood-Roman über Liebe, Selbstfindung, Neuanfänge und den Genuss kulinarischer Wunder.