Fiona Valpy spent seven years living in France, having moved there from the UK in 2007. During her time in France, she and her family renovated an old, rambling farmhouse in the Bordeaux winelands. She developed new-found skills in cement-mixing, interior decorating, and wine-tasting. These inspirations, along with her love for the place, the people, and their history, have found their way into the books she’s written.

Her works have been translated into more than 30 languages and sold over 2 million copies worldwide. Fiona now lives in Scotland, but she enjoys regular visits to France in search of the sun.