Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools by Victoria Twead

by Victoria Twead
(Andalucia, Spain)

Set in sun-scorched Andalucía, 'Chickens' describes Vicky and Joe’s life-changing move to a tiny village tucked in the Alpujarra mountains. The couple have no idea of the culture shock awaiting them, no idea they will become reluctant chicken farmers, attempt to capture a vulture or own the most dangerous cockerel in Spain.

Life with the villagers is never dull as they embark on their Five Year Plan.

At the end of five years they must decide. Will they stay or return to the relative sanity of England?

Vicky and Joe’s story is packed with irreverent humour, animals, eccentric characters and sunshine.

'A truly hilarious page-turner.'

This book has been described as Driving over Lemons meets James Herriot and was awarded the HarperCollins Authonomy 'Gold Star'.

Harper Collins wrote: ‘laugh-out-loud funny...especially the Spanish women heckling over eggs from “The English”...hilarious...engaging...the interspersion of recipes is charming’

Cheri, USA wrote: 
I can very much see why ‘Chickens’ has a shiny, gold star. This is just lovely. I was entranced and thoroughly enjoyed coming along for the ride. What I love best are the details; they helped to make Spain come alive for me and the myriad quirks of each person had me laughing and reading on. 
Delightful.

Title: Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools
Author: Victoria Twead
Publication Date: October 2009
ISBN-10: 1906558352
ISBN-13: 978-1906558352