Cooking for Picasso

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Set in the French Riviera during the spring of 1936, this captivating novel follows seventeen-year-old Ondine, who works in her family’s Cafe Paradis. A mysterious patron, traveling incognito and seeking to escape Paris, requests his lunch be served at his rented villa. This patron is Pablo Picasso, who is at a pivotal moment in his life, where art and relationships intertwine. Ondine, feeling constrained by her family and nursing a broken heart, begins to explore her own talents and desires. Her encounter with Picasso will have lasting effects on her life as both she and the artist pursue their passions. In present-day New York, Celine, a Hollywood makeup artist, returns home for the holidays and learns from her mother, Julie, that her grandmother Ondine once cooked for Picasso. Intrigued by her mother’s stories and the promise of family secrets, Celine travels to the same town where Ondine and Picasso met. Amid the vibrant atmosphere of the Côte d'Azur and with the help of quirky guests at a cooking class, Celine uncovers insights about art, culture, and love, empowering her to embrace her future. This touching story highlights the influences of trust, money, and creativity in the pursuit of love and joy.