Wall Street Journal Top 10 & New York Times bestselling author
A true story of expat life in the Middle East.
Reluctantly leaving their quiet Spanish mountain village, Vicky and Joe head to Bahrain for a year teaching abroad. It should be a simple adventure. Instead, they arrive as civil war erupts.
Suddenly, their year of expat life in Bahrain turns into an extraordinary journey through political unrest, cultural surprises and events making world headlines. Between lively Arab students, eccentric teachers, unexpected friendships and a spell under house arrest, nothing goes according to plan.
Perfect for anyone considering moving to the Middle East or teaching abroad.
Includes Middle Eastern recipes donated by Nadia Sawalha. This is the third book in the hilarious Old Fools travel memoir series.
About the Author :
Victoria Twead is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author whose books span memoir, cosy mystery, psychological crime and children's fiction. Her much-loved Old Fools memoir series was inspired by her years living in a remote Spanish mountain village, where she and her husband became accidental chicken farmers. She is also the creator of the charming Sixpenny Cross cosy mysteries, the darker, twist-filled Dead of Night crime series, and the delightful illustrated Mrs Arden children's books. Victoria and Joe finally retired to Australia to watch their new grandchildren thrive amongst kangaroos and koalas. More joyous life-chapters are unwinding.Website: www.victoriatwead.com Join her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/VictoriaTwead
Review :
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another winner from Victoria ably abetted by Joe.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17
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How anyone can give this wonderful book anything less than 5 stars I fail to understand. Nope, it's beyond me. Just as light and bubbly and refreshing as all the others. I laughed and giggled my way through it as I do with all of Victoria's books. Its poor Joe I feel sorry for, his dear lady wife is quite obviously a complete nutcase of the most luvvable (is that a word.. oh hang it, it is now!) kind. Heartily recommended to anybody with a sense of humour and a well developed sense of adventure to go with it. The recipes are a joy and a welcome addition to add to the flavour. I've tried several myself with much attendant lipsmacking from my own husband.
Dawne Archer - Author of Trekker Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Middle Eastern Adventures
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2020
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So, Joe drops the bombshell that he would like to do more teaching and Victoria joins him for their adventures at an international school in Bahrain at a most turbulent time in the history of this country.
Always interesting, at times horrifying, once again I found myself transported into the life of this intrepid couple. Bahrain was a far cry from the small mountain village in Spain they had called home and, at times, both Joe and Victoria wondered quite what they had got themselves into.
Some wonderful characters appear in this book, bringing the whole experience to life.
I can't wait to read more.
