French cooking, art, the wealthy and a beautiful setting make this a great book to get lost in. The familyconnection between the present and the past was a great way to build interest.

This book is absolutely delightful. It brings the two worlds of art and French cooking together. I enjoyed the historical perspective and it engaged me to learn more about Picasso's life and the many women in his life. The French cooking was amazing. I loved the details about the culinary world. It was so enjoyable. I definitely would recommend this book to anyone interested in art and culinary worlds.

I really enjoy stories like this because it gives you a new appreciation for something you'd never find interest in otherwise! I rated this book 2.5/5 stars.

An intriguing historical fiction novel that looks into a piece of Picasso's life. This book has a dual-storyline of a grandmother and granddaughter. I liked the discussions of the art and the cooking, and especially enjoyed the images of southern France. The story felt a bit contrived at times, but overall was a pleasant read.

An improbable but fun story about 3 generations of women, their relationships with men, and with Picasso. The story was fairly predictable (although I admit I didn't anticipate the mobsters) but was still enjoyable to read and kept my attention and wanting to come back for more. It wrapped up a little too cleanly at the end for my tastes, and the very last line was so cheesy that left me a little bit annoyed, but overall the book was a nice quick diversion.