Scent of a Truffle | Début Novella by Cécile Ganne | French Literary Fiction

★★★★★ "Scent Of A Truffle is a timeless parable that speaks to the issues of our age. The story is about goodness, faith, self-interest and deceit. Sound familiar? Wonder who prevails?" — Richard F. Martin

★★★★★ "Deftly using the mystery formula, Cecile Ganne gently reminds us that culture is lost if it is not intentionally passed on. Today, everyone everywhere can view an endless stream of carefully crafted images that conceal reality. When do you slow down and savor what is right in front of you?" — Herb

★★★★★ "Scent of a Truffle is a captivating, original and sensory novella which smoothly and effectively blends together various narrative genres: childhood memories, detective fiction and philosophical meditations." — Sergio Parussa

★★★★★"A page turner set in a medieval southwestern French village, with exquisite/cinematic descriptions of the landscape, and detailed knowledge of the fauna and flora...For Francophiles, sensualists, mystery lovers and, last but not least, truffle hunters!" — Julieta Holman

★★★★★ "Scent of a Truffle is a sharply written allegorical portrayal of a village in Southern France, the Dordogne...Cécile Ganne tells an intrigue and depicts with colorful and nuanced strokes the beautiful scenery of the region...a must read if you love truffles or want to escape to the French countryside!" — Sandrine Deschaux

★★★★★ "If you enjoyed Louise Penny's Three Pines, this début novella by Cécile Ganne, with its deep sense of place and poetic descriptions, is your next read… The novella grabs the reader's attention with subtle references to the art of outsmarting the proverbial fox in order to protect long held traditions… The central conflict between the mayor's ambition and Adele's fight for preserving her family's legacy reflect a broader struggle between modern greed and traditional values." — M.T.

★★★★★ "Reading Scent of a Truffle resonated deeply with me. Cécile Ganne captures that bond between place and soul so beautifully that it felt like stepping back into the landscapes of my own heritage. A story to savor slowly, like a truffle unearthed from rich soil." — Nella Lush

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scent of a Truffle about?

A literary mystery set in France's Dordogne Valley about an aging matriarch fighting to preserve her family's truffle-hunting tradition...

Is this book part of a series?

No, it's a standalone novella, at least for now! It’s perfect for a weekend read.

Where can I buy it?

Available on Amazon (paperback and Kindle), Barnes & Noble, and at Wellesley Books.

What books is it similar to?

Readers compare it to Chocolat, A Year in Provence, and Martin Walker's Bruno mysteries.