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Mrs. Endicott’s Splendid Adventure
Rhys Bowen
Publication Date: August 5th, 2025
Lake Union Publishing
399 Pages
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Genre: General Fiction | Women’s Fiction | Historical Fiction
This story starts in 1938 in England. Ellie Endicott is shocked when her husband of more than 30 years asks for a divorce. Ellie decides to take her husband’s prized Bentley, her housekeeper, Mavis, and her friend Doris, and head to the south of France. On the way, the car breaks down in a small fishing village. In the fishing village of Saint-Benet, they start to restore the villa they’re staying in and, at the same time, their own lives. Ellie begins to find her independence and makes some new friends along the way. The trio becomes part of the community. Unfortunately, their new, quiet lives are threatened by WWII.
If I had to describe this book’s characters in two words, I would use “warm” and “optimistic.” They’re quite charming, and I couldn’t help but cheer them on. I loved seeing Ellie come into her own and become confident. The plot was a tad predictable, and the challenges the characters faced were easily fought, but I loved the overall message of friendship and hope. Historical fiction fans who enjoy stories of female friendship and resilience will appreciate this little escape to pre-war France. It is a quiet reminder that you’re never too old and it is never too late for a splendid adventure.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.
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