Lisette's List by Susan Vreeland

Lisette and her husband Andre love their artistic life in Paris in the 1930's.  At first she regrets having to move to a small village in Provence to care for Andre's grandfather, Pascal.  But there is much more to this village and to Pascal.  Once he too lived in Paris and gained a reputation as a framer for the likes of Pisarro and Cezanne and Picasso.  His payment was often one of their paintings which now hang on the walls of his humble home.   As the war approaches the paintings are hidden and Lisette begins a life with Andre at war and Pascal gone.  She discovers great wisdom in the characters in the village and makes a list of vows for her own life.  Eventually she must add to that list "find the paintings."  So many rich stories attached to the paintings.  Such a lovely picture of life in the countryside.  Such a satisfying read.