Bon Courage – Richard Wiles
A dilapidated, rat-infested stone barn set amidst thirteen acres of overgrown woodland and unkempt pasture might not be many people’s vision of a potential dream home. But for English couple Richard and his wife Al, the cavernous, oak-beamed building in a sleepy hamlet of the Limousin region of France is perfect. Currently living in France, Richard Wiles is the author of the bestselling books Bon Courage! and Bon Chance! He was previously a journalist and is also the author of several DIY manuals. |
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A dilapidated, rat-infested stone barn set amidst thirteen acres of overgrown woodland and unkempt pasture might not be many people’s vision of a potential dream home. But for English couple Richard and his wife Al, the cavernous, oak-beamed building in a sleepy hamlet of the Limousin region of France is perfect. Tussles with French bureaucracy allied with fierce storms that wreak havoc on the property do little to dampen resolve as they immerse themselves in the calm of this quiet corner of France, taking trips in Richard’s balloon and starting their very own llama farm. Their colourful, often eccentric neighbours are always ready to lend a hand: the jovial ex-Gendarme and his wife, who is able to foretell the weather; a lonely widow who offers copious amounts of gateaux in exchange for convivial chat; and a brawny cattleman with suspicious motives in offering to clean up the couple’s land. This often hilarious and heartwarming tale is one of obstacles overcome and dreams fulfilled. |
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Expat Tales | Keith Eckstein June 18, 2010
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By Joyce Roberts, April 7, 2011 @ 7:49 pm
Have just read Bon Courage! and Bon Chance! I thoroughly enjoyed reading both books. I do hope you have found a renewed love for your French home after such a heartbreaking time in your life.