5If you've ever dreamed of being able to conjure up the mouthwatering pastries you've enjoyed in a Parisian cake store but thought it would be too hard, think again

Will Torrent is a rising star in the pastry world and in this, his first book, he aims to take the fear factor out of French p tisserie. With step-by-step photography, a no-nonsense approach to the key pastry techniques and more than 60 beautifully illustrated recipes, this book will become an invaluable source of inspiration and a constant reference for all your favorite French-inspired sweet treats. There are chapters on Basic Techniques, P tisserie, Tarts, Petits Fours, G teaux & Desserts, and Bakery & Viennoiserie, and you'll find recipes like chocolate and coffee clairs, lemon tart, honey madeleines, brioche, macarons and red berry charlotte.