Valérie Perrin
1 SeriesValérie Perrin is a French author who debuted in English with "Fresh Water for Flowers" in 2020. The novel lyrically depicts a woman's journey toward happiness and love. Perrin's work has been celebrated for its emotional depth and narrative beauty.
Valérie Perrin's "Fresh Water for Flowers" follows Violette Toussaint, a cemetery caretaker in Bourgogne, who offers solace and companionship to visitors at her lodge. Her routine life is disrupted by Julien Sole, the local police chief, who wishes to scatter his mother's ashes on a stranger's grave. This request unexpectedly connects to Violette's own troubled past. The novel intimately explores themes of happiness and resilience against life's challenges. Perrin crafts a heartwarming narrative that lingers with readers, celebrating the enduring spirit of its protagonist.
