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C'est la Vie : Adventures of an English Grump in Rural France

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Follow the misadventures of Ian Moore as he chronicles the charming and chaotic escapades of his family and their eccentric assembly of animals, on their continued search for serenity in rural France.


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About the book

After six years in the idyllic Loire Valley, comedian Ian Moore, his family and his ever-expanding menagerie are beginning to feel like they're on the cusp of the peace and tranquillity they hoped for when they moved from dreary Crawley to la belle France. Their grand project, a writing school called Les Champs Créatifs, is finally complete - only, nobody's signed up. Natalie and the boys must contend with the ever-colourful locals, including a Sicilian faith healer, threatening hunters and the "Christmas Pudding Man", and Ian must test his mettle against two new additions to the animal family - a pair of disappearing goats. With stresses, strains and animal poo mounting up, la famille Moore have their work cut out - but they're determined to give it their best shot!

Book details

Published by Octopus Publishing Group

Paperback ISBN: 9781837996131 10 Apr 2025 129 x 198 x 22 (mm) 226g