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My Good Life in France

In Pursuit of the Rural Dream

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My Good Life in France

By: Janine Marsh
Narrated by: Esther Wane
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One grey dismal day, Janine Marsh was on a trip to northern France to pick up some cheap wine. She returned to England a few hours later having put in an offer on a rundown old barn in the rural Seven Valleys area of Pas de Calais. This was not something she'd expected or planned for.

Janine eventually gave up her job in London to move with her husband to live the good life in France. Or so she hoped. While getting to grips with the locals and la vie Française, and renovating her dilapidated new house, a building lacking the comforts of mains drainage, heating, or proper rooms, and with little money and less of a clue, she started to realize there was lot more to her new home than she could ever have imagined.

Ten years ago, Janine Marsh decided to leave her corporate life behind to fix up a run-down barn in northern France. This is the true story of her rollercoaster ride, in many ways a love story, with her sharp observations on the very different way of life, culture, and etiquette of France.

From her early struggles and homesickness through personal tragedy, to her attempts to become self-sufficient and to breed "the fattest chickens in the village", Janine learned that there was more to her new home than she could ever have imagined.

©2017 Janine Marsh (P)2018 Tantor
Agricultural & Food Sciences Europe Science Western Europe Village England France Travel
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I have read the book and loved it, so when I saw the audiobook as I was browsing I just had to listen to it! It totally lived up to my hopes of what it would be! Beautifully narrated, and as lovely a story as I remember. Highly recommend!!!

Loooved it!!!

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I stumbled upon this book. What a gem. the writing is never dull, sometimes hilarious and other times poignant. it is an easy listen with perfect narration by Esther Wane. (the French pronunciations and accents are wonderful!) I felt immersed in the author's experiences and learned so much about Northern France. I'm keen to read more by this author and narrator and would now love to visit this region if I'm ever lucky enough to have the opportunity.

Fantastique!

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Absolutely adore Janine’s story and Esther’s narration is just perfect. Such a feel good story and so many funny moments. I am re-ready book 1 and 2 in preparation for the 3rd which I am soooooo excited to hear!!!

Perfect

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loved the humour in the book it was very entertaining , I read this within 3 days I enjoyed it so much

Loved this!

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I thoroughly enjoyed this book, Janine’s story and her ability to relate it in an interesting and amusing manner was a delight to listen to. Narration was excellent and I can’t wait to get to the nest book 🤩

Wonderful

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