Description
Overview
Escape to the French countryside with French Kisses: Love, Life and Disaster in Normandy, a hilarious and heartwarming travel memoir by popular author George East. Published by Orion, this charming book is the perfect read for fans of Peter Mayle, Bill Bryson, or anyone who dreams of packing up and starting over in a new country.
Escape to the French countryside with French Kisses: Love, Life and Disaster in Normandy, a hilarious and heartwarming travel memoir by popular author George East. Published by Orion, this charming book is the perfect read for fans of Peter Mayle, Bill Bryson, or anyone who dreams of packing up and starting over in a new country.
Plot Synopsis
In this delightful installment, George and Donella continue their chaotic, beautiful adventures running the “Mill of the Flea” in rural Normandy. Faced with a ticking clock, an increasingly desperate bank manager, and a series of ill-fated survival schemes, they encounter a marvelous cast of eccentric local characters. From the moustache-growing champion of Northern France to a vegetarian couple who accidentally move in next to a veal farm, their journey is packed with humor, warmth, and the casual backhands of fate.
In this delightful installment, George and Donella continue their chaotic, beautiful adventures running the “Mill of the Flea” in rural Normandy. Faced with a ticking clock, an increasingly desperate bank manager, and a series of ill-fated survival schemes, they encounter a marvelous cast of eccentric local characters. From the moustache-growing champion of Northern France to a vegetarian couple who accidentally move in next to a veal farm, their journey is packed with humor, warmth, and the casual backhands of fate.
Condition Report
- Overall Grade: Good Pre-owned Reading Copy.
- Cover: Clean, illustrated softcover with bright graphics and normal, light shelf-wear around the corners as pictured.
- Spine: Straight and intact with typical reading creases that do not compromise the structural binding.
- Pages: The text block shows clean, readable text with natural, uniform age-toning (yellowing) due to the paper type and age. Completely free from liquid stains, ink highlights, or missing pages.
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