Sunday Times Bestseller Theresa is desperate for a change. Forced into early retirement, tired of babysitting her bossy daughter's obnoxious children, she sells her house and moves to a picture-perfect town, just outside Nice. Once the hideaway of artists and writers, Bellevue-Sur-Mer is now home to the odd movie star and, as Theresa discovers, a close-knit set of expats. Settling to the gentle rhythm of the seaside, Theresa embraces her new-found friendships and freedom. But life is never as simple as it seems, and when skeletons fall out of several closets, Theresa starts to wonder if life on the French Riviera is quite as nice as it first appeared ...
Celia Imrie
Celia Imrie is a British actress and author, known for her work in film, television, and theater. Some of her most notable works include roles in films such as "Calendar Girls" and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel." Imrie has also written several books, including the memoir "The Happy Hoofer" and the novel "Not Quite Nice." Her writing style is witty and charming, often drawing on her experiences in the entertainment industry. Imrie's contributions to literature include bringing a fresh and humorous perspective to the genre of memoirs and fiction. Her most famous work is "Not Quite Nice," a novel that explores the lives of British expatriates living in a small French village.