Right now we could all do with a great book to read to take us away from what's happening.

So what could be better than reading an exciting new novel and it was written by a Teddington-based author no less.

Annemarie Rawson lives in Teddington now, but she's certainly had a well-travelled life.

Originally a New Zealander, Annemarie has also lived in the south of France before relocating to London in more recent years.

Annemarie loves people, animals, travelling, interior design, creating delicious food and, of course, writing.

Here's the synopsis of the novel itself titled: "My French Platter: A Journey to a Dream Life in France"

When Annemarie and her husband, Steve, leave their life in New Zealand to manage a 15th-century farmhouse in France, they have no idea they'll end up homeless.

No idea they'll need to live in filth, rely on dilapidated equipment and deal with a belligerent boss.

Will the mouth-watering food she creates, the wonderful people they meet and the glorious French countryside help them salvage their dreams of life abroad or will they need to rethink their future?

Perfect for fans of Peter Mayle's A Year in Provence, Janine Marsh's My Good Life in France and Beth Haslam's Fat Dogs and French Estates.

So if this sounds like your cup of tea then click HERE to find out more.