Set in the south of France in the 1930s, the story follows 17-year-old Ondine. Her chance meeting with Pablo Picasso, when she delivers food to him from her family's cafe, turns into a summer of discovery into art, cooking, and finding herself as she begins to transition into adulthood.

Ondine is smart, industrious, and artistic. Camille Aubray's writing puts you right into the scene, whether it's the French Riviera, the cafe, or Picasso's art studio. It's beautifully written and imaginative. It's a book that stays with you.

Can't recommend enough.

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.