More More France Please [Paperback]The Little Lusts & Secrets of Life in Franceby Helena Frith-Powell
Usually ships within 3 to 5 working days Description of More More France PleaseThe French Mistress of the Sunday Times talks the reader through the experiences of moving to France - essential reading and guidance for the would-be French resident.When asked where they would most like to live, a good percentage of UK citizens will likely name the south of France. The very name calls up images of blue skies, golden sun and plentiful red wine, making most Englishmen pause wistfully before shelving the idea of moving as an impossible dream. The 'French dream' became reality for Helena Frith Powell three years ago, when she decided to take the plunge and move to the Languedoc with her husband. Discovering a dearth of resources to help those contemplating the southern exodus, she decided to collect her experiences in an engaging and informative account. Among the topics discussed are the pros and cons of various regions, choosing and buying a house, becoming friends with the locals, learning French, dealing with the ever present threat of tax investigation, and, of course, avoiding the abuse of jealous Londoners. She relates amusing tales of triumph and failure, the pitfalls and loopholes of relocation revealed - while never losing sight of the many delights of life in southern France. Based on entertaining real-life stories of her own experiences, those of her friends and of the many readers who write in to her Sunday Times column French Mistress, Powell tells the story of life in La Douce France in a fresh and humorous narrative. An essential read for all of us roast-boeufs dreaming on sunny skies and French wine. Title Information
Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Helena Frith-PowellHelena Frith Powell is a journalist who writes for the Sunday Times and Daily Mail. Having grown-up in the UK as the child of a Swedish father and Italian mother, she moved three ago to France with her writer husband and three children to set up life in the Languedoc. In February 2004 she was asked to write a new Sunday Times column, French Mistress, on practical daily-life in France which appears in the Sunday Times. |
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