1985, Wales. Eighteen-year-old Serena's father suddenly dies. The news literally paralyzes all members of her family - her mother, brothers and grandparents. On the bedside table next to the bed of the deceased, the heroine finds a silver spoon, which has no match among the cutlery in their family hotel. Despite the melancholy and pain in her heart, Serena decides to unravel the mystery of the found item. Her grandfather’s first guess that the pattern on the spoon is similar to the one that once decorated tasting bowls in Burgundy pushes the young heroine to the idea of crossing the English Channel and then, in her father’s old Volvo (right-hand drive, of course), going to traveling along the roads of France. Having fulfilled her intention and finding herself in an unfamiliar country, the girl continually experiences bewilderment and confusion... And how could it be otherwise, if for local residents there is not much difference between the Welsh and the Gauls?! Self-irony and determination will help Serena figure out the mystery of the spoon. This interesting and discovery-filled journey through the whole of France will change a girl’s life forever. A dashing quest and a fascinating travel novel. Dani Héricourt's brilliant debut is a heartfelt ode to youth, a dramatic story about experiencing loss and growing up, finding one's purpose and revealing family secrets. Being bilingual, the writer skillfully weaves into the plot outline vivid details inherent in English and French cultures, thereby adding entertaining and humorous piquancy to the story.