![]() ![]() The parish priest and de facto ruler of the insular town of Lansquenet he is a soft-spoken tyrant who rules with an iron fist in a velvet glove. She mentions in the novel that everyone has his or her own “Black Man” and she believes that Curé Francis is hers whom she must overcome so that she can finally give up her wearisome itinerant lifestyle. Despite her calm and collected exterior, Vianne lives in fear of a mysterious character she calls The Black Man, who has kept her on the run for most of her life. This alarms Curé Francis Reynaud, parish priest and de facto ruler of the town. She arrives in town to open up a Chocolaterie during the season of Lent, a traditional time of fasting and abstinence from sensuous pleasures. This act earns both respect and indignation from the townsfolk. ![]() Vianne has a natural empathy and a knack for listening to what people aren’t saying, a talent that draws the misunderstood and marginalized members of the community to her. The protagonist of the novel is a young, free-spirited, strong-willed single mother who isn’t afraid to butt heads with the ultra-conservative cliques that rule the tiny, isolated French town of Lansquenet. ![]() We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. ![]() These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community. ![]()
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