‘As I sniffed and sighed my way through The French Gardener I longed for the beach. It’s just the sort of book that begs a quiet cottage on a rainy day, or a languid one on sand and under an umbrella
January Magazine USA, 2009
‘With its realistic characters and vividly described world, which readers will be reluctant to leave, Montefiore’s charming, moving novel will appeal to fans of Like Water for Chocolate. A perfect book for a lazy summer day.
Library Journal USA, 2009
‘A great story beautifully told.’ Five stars
NW Entertainment, 2007
"It twangs on every heartstring, presses every button and is utterly irresistible... It's lovely stuff - glossy lifestyle glamour with a soul.. you're spellbound by the sheer charm of the enterprise."
Daily Express
'Intricate and well written - perfect for a rainy bank holiday.'
Company magazine
