Country Life: A story of peaks and troughs

Giles and Mary have lived in the country for over thirty years, sharing their practical realities of rural life and debunking myths about it. They offer advice on how to find a new, contented country life, celebrating the peaks and navigating the troughs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Ebury Publishing

Are you contemplating a serene escape from the bustling city to embrace a blissful new way of life in the countryside? While estate agents may present persuasive visions of Arcadia, it's essential to understand the realities that await you. So, let's delve deeper into this captivating journey.

Giles and Mary, former townies who have embraced country life for over thirty years, each in their unique way. Mary, with her outgoing nature, eagerly engages in the social opportunities offered by the local community. On the other hand, Giles is deeply committed to his organic no-dig veg patch and regenerative agriculture, believing it to be the sole method capable of rescuing the ecosystem from an impending disaster.

Together, Giles and Mary navigate through the unhelpful, dreamy myths surrounding rural life, offering a two-handed pragmatic reality that is accessible to all. In a robust back-and-forth exchange, they de-mystify every aspect of life in rural outposts, celebrating the peaks and navigating the troughs. From planning wars and ghost hunting to dog walking and bargain hunting, they cover it all.

Join Giles and Mary on this captivating journey as they share their hard-earned lessons, guiding us toward finding our own path to a new and contented country life. In this book, they emphasize that perfection is not the point; rather, it's about embracing the imperfections and finding joy in the simple pleasures of rural living. So, pack your bags, embrace the countryside, and let Giles and Mary be your guides as you embark on a transformative adventure.

Weight: 364g
Dimension: 146 x 226 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529900156