Deep in the Limousin countryside, Richard Wiles, author bought his dream home. But little did he expect to be living full time in the dilapidated farmhouse and struggling to finish the conversion during the insect plagues of summer and the hard blizzards of winter.

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Watched by his bemused neighbours, Richard pursued his more unusual dreams of raising llamas, hot-air ballooning and marathon running while trying to keep the roof over his head. Told with unfailing humour and optimism, this is a unique tale of overcoming the challenges of building a home, and a life, in France.

 

 

 

"France doesn't get more profonde than this"​

Rupert Wright

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"...enthralled from the start. Richard Wiles is truly an evocative author. You live the dream with him as he bares his emotions and shares his heartwarming journey..."

French Magazine Book Club