You Couldn't Make it Up: Our Adventures in Small Town Provence

The south of France is known for its beauty, climate, produce, cuisine, wines, and history, but what lurks behind? This is a humorous yet cautionary tale of three naïve individuals, Abi, Marc, and Beth, who lost their financial security in the housing crash of 2008 and relocated to Provence. They were unexpectedly welcomed into the family that owned their rented farm house, but soon found themselves in one crisis after another as uninvited strangers sought to share the delights they had previously overlooked. The story is of suspicion, jealousy, seduction, and the impending inheritance that keeps all French on their toes.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 248 pages
Publication date: 28 May 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

The south of France, renowned for its breathtaking beauty, ideal climate, fresh produce, exquisite cuisine, fine wines, and rich history, holds a captivating allure. However, beneath its picturesque facade lies a tale that is both humorous and cautionary. This tale revolves around three naïve individuals, Abi, Marc, and their daughter Beth, who, after experiencing financial insecurity following the housing crash of 2008, decided to embark on a new adventure. Relocating to the picturesque Provence region, they found themselves welcomed into the family that owned their rented farm house. Abi, Marc, and Beth were immediately enamored by the charm of their new surroundings. They enjoyed long lunches under the scorching sun, lively dinner parties by the pool, and a simple, yet fulfilling lifestyle that promised them the pleasures and affordability of life. The allure of fresh croissants, the velvety texture of soft, creamy goats cheese, the abundance of locally produced wine, leisurely lunches on warm winter days at the beach, and cozy evening movies in the garden were all elements that brought them immense joy. However, their newfound happiness was short-lived, as they failed to heed the warning that offering a helping hand in France can lead to the loss of the entire arm. Uninvited strangers, driven by suspicion, jealousy, and seduction, began to encroach on the family's newfound tranquility. The impending inheritance, a source of constant intrigue and anticipation in the French psyche, added an extra layer of complexity to their already tumultuous situation. This story unfolds as the family navigates through a web of suspicion, jealousy, and seduction, all while keeping a close eye on their newfound wealth. It is a tale that reminds us of the complexities that lie beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic lives, and the importance of being cautious and aware of our surroundings.

Weight: 322g
Dimension: 216 x 138 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803137254