Escape the rain. Chase the light. Rediscover life in the South of France.
When grief, grey skies, and the quiet weight of routine begin to close in, fifty-eight-year-old Jonty Davies makes a bold decision: he leaves Leeds behind and starts over in the sun-drenched south of France.
Sunshine and Serendipity in the South of France is a heart-warming, gently humorous novel about reinvention, love after loss, and the courage it takes to begin again. Set against the vivid backdrop of Cagnes-sur-Mer and the Côte d'Azur, the story follows Jonty as he navigates charmingly inconvenient apartments, bewildering French bureaucracy, expat communities, and the unexpected human connections that slowly pull him back toward life.
As Jonty trades drizzle for Mediterranean light, builders' tea for espresso, and predictability for serendipity, he discovers that starting over isn't about forgetting the past-it's about learning how to carry it differently. With dry British wit, rich sensory detail, and a deep emotional undercurrent, this novel captures the quiet bravery of second chances and the small moments that make life feel full again.
Perfect for readers who love:
- Feel-good fiction set in France
- Stories of later-life reinvention and personal growth
- Expat life novels with humour and heart
- Gentle romance, grief, and healing
- Travel-inspired fiction with vivid settings
Sunshine and Serendipity in the South of France is an uplifting, life-affirming read for anyone who has ever dreamed of sunshine, wondered if it was too late to change, or believed-perhaps secretly-that happiness might still be waiting just around the corner.
