Not Quite Nice
Feb 2015 · Bloomsbury Publishing
3.7star
104 reviewsreport
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336
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'A funny, spirited read' - Daily Mail
'A hugely enjoyable romp of a novel' - Katie Fforde
'Utterly delicious in every way' - Joanna Lumley
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Forced into early retirement, fed-up of babysitting her grandchildren and desperate to shake-up her life, Theresa sells up and leaves London behind for the sun-drenched, picture-perfect town of Bellevue-sur-Mer, just outside Nice.
Once the hideaway of artists and writers, Bellevue-sur-Mer is now home to the odd movie star, and as Theresa soon discovers, a close-knit set of foreign expats. Surrounded by beautiful villas, bustling cafes and shimmering cerulean sea, she falls headfirst into new found friendships and freedom.
But first impressions can be deceiving. And as skeletons start to fall out of several closets, Theresa finds herself wondering whether life on the French Riviera is really quite as nice as it seems...
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Praise for the Nice series...
'Her work has definite joie de vivre' - Wendy Holden, Daily Mail
'Hugely enjoyable' - Katie Fforde
'Utterly delicious' - Joanna Lumley
'Warm, light-hearted, fast-paced' - Joanne Harris
'Hugely entertaining' - Julian Fellowes
'Such a charming romp' - Fern Britton
'A shaft of early summer sunshine' - Daily Mail
'A delicious piece of entertainment' - The Times
'A funny, spirited read' - Daily Mail
'A hugely enjoyable romp of a novel' - Katie Fforde
'Utterly delicious in every way' - Joanna Lumley
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Forced into early retirement, fed-up of babysitting her grandchildren and desperate to shake-up her life, Theresa sells up and leaves London behind for the sun-drenched, picture-perfect town of Bellevue-sur-Mer, just outside Nice.
Once the hideaway of artists and writers, Bellevue-sur-Mer is now home to the odd movie star, and as Theresa soon discovers, a close-knit set of foreign expats. Surrounded by beautiful villas, bustling cafes and shimmering cerulean sea, she falls headfirst into new found friendships and freedom.
But first impressions can be deceiving. And as skeletons start to fall out of several closets, Theresa finds herself wondering whether life on the French Riviera is really quite as nice as it seems...
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Praise for the Nice series...
'Her work has definite joie de vivre' - Wendy Holden, Daily Mail
'Hugely enjoyable' - Katie Fforde
'Utterly delicious' - Joanna Lumley
'Warm, light-hearted, fast-paced' - Joanne Harris
'Hugely entertaining' - Julian Fellowes
'Such a charming romp' - Fern Britton
'A shaft of early summer sunshine' - Daily Mail
'A delicious piece of entertainment' - The Times
Ratings and reviews
3.7
104 reviews
Patricia Crilly
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March 12, 2015
I've always loved Celia Imrie as an actor so was intrigued to read this book. I was NOT disappointed! Easy read, constantly moving story of women of a 'certain age' and their friends in an ex-pat community, set in a lovely French village. Additional skull-duggery adding to the mix. Find me a home in this village! Highly recommended.
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Anne Marie Quinn
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July 24, 2015
I really enjoyed the fact it was easy to put down and pick up another day and still enjoy story. It had some good twists and terms. I will read the next book she writes .
2 people found this review helpful
Katie Hesk
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March 4, 2015
Loved the sample, will buy to enjoy whatever happens next to this brave older lady. Hopefully good things and good food!
About the author
Celia Imrie is an Olivier award-winning and Screen Actors Guild-nominated actress. She is best known for her film roles in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, Calendar Girls and Nanny McPhee. On stage, she won Best Actress in a Musical for Acorn Antiques: The Musical and was nominated for Best Actress inNoises Off. Celia Imrie's upcoming films are A Cure for Wellness, Year by the Sea and Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, all due for release in 2016. Her autobiography, The Happy Hoofer, was published in 2011.
www.celiaimrie.info @CeliaImrie
www.celiaimrie.info @CeliaImrie
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