{"product_id":"footloose-in-france-9781898565185","title":"Footloose in France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eTwo Englishmen reminisce about their youthful experiences of living in France, sharing stories of their adventures and how it shaped their lives. The book captures the essence of a summer afternoon by the North Sea and the nostalgia of French seaside memories. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 216 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 September 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: John Adamson Publishing Consultants\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book opens with a late summer's afternoon by the North Sea, where two Englishmen, Clive and John, are enjoying a swim off the Essex coast. Suddenly, they both feel a strange sensation, as if they have transported back to the French seaside. Curiosity piqued, they begin to share their youthful experiences of living in France. The adventures they narrate unfold in a sequence reminiscent of waves crashing onto the shore.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClive, hailing from London, had a unique experience of spending a year immersed in the French countryside, with the western Pyrenees as his backdrop. On the other hand, John, from Devon, found himself residing in the City of Light, with the iconic Folies Bergere in his view. Despite their outsider status, they briefly embraced French society, fueled by the culinary delights of their adopted land.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs they reminisce about their initiation into the French way of life decades ago, they tell their tales with humor and relish. They recall the challenges they faced, the cultural differences they encountered, and the ways in which their experiences in France shaped their own identities. The book serves as a captivating window into the lives of these two Englishmen, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of French culture and its impact on their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 292g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 129 x 198 x 18 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781898565185\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Adamson,Clive Jackson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44585356263674,"sku":"9781898565185","price":7.72,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1695402828733_book.jpg?v=1695581933","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/footloose-in-france-9781898565185","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}