- Paperback: 336 pages
- Publisher: Summersdale; First edition edition (10 April 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1840244933
- ISBN-13: 978-1840244939
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 240,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"This book will trigger dreams..." Country House and Home "hilarious, farcical, frustrating and poignant, the writing of ever-optimistic Richard captures all that is French" The Book Place"
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A profonde account of Richard's trials and tribulations set deep in the Limousin countryside of rural France.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I've read hundreds of travel and brit-abroad type books, and Bonne Chance is one of the easiest and most enjoyable to read. Written in an accesible and light style, the book draws you in to the story just like a novel. I enjoyed it and went to buy the follow up as soon as I had finished it.
There are possibly thousands of books of this type, each harking back to Peter Mayle and his Year in Provence in more recent times, but also to others much older, but Richard Wiles managed to write a non-carbon copy of Mr Mayle's superb book with its own style, wit, and appeal.
If you buy this book, and you should, also buy the follow up and read it immediately afterwards...but prepare yourself...all is not what it seems!
There are possibly thousands of books of this type, each harking back to Peter Mayle and his Year in Provence in more recent times, but also to others much older, but Richard Wiles managed to write a non-carbon copy of Mr Mayle's superb book with its own style, wit, and appeal.
If you buy this book, and you should, also buy the follow up and read it immediately afterwards...but prepare yourself...all is not what it seems!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the welcome second book about the renovation project and relocation to the Haute Vienne, Limousin by Richard Wiles. Strongly recommend therefore that the first book Bonne Courage be read first! Read by both of us as a follow up to the first, once again very enjoyable, enthralling, fascinating, feeling his frustrations once again. For anyone, like us, who live in rural France, it is clear to understand the way of life here in unspoilt rural Limousin, with it's low population placed at 21st out of 22 departments of France. Quite lively during the summer months, quiet during spring and autumn and empty during the harsh winter months. We live very near to Richard and are undergoing our own renovation and restoration projects since relocating here permanently during 2008. We therefore know the downside and understand the difficulties of the region. We also are able to admire the beautiful countryside and be friends with fabulous people. For anyone who is thinking of taking the plunge then read both of Richard's books and familiarise yourself with the interesting characters who live here in a 'time warp', endearingly saying Bonne Courage and Bonne Chance as often as they say Bonjour! Recommended.........
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Richard Wiles is a boring bugger who can't write for toffee. Just kidding! I loved 'Bon Courage' and am enjoying 'Bonne Chance' almost as much. Now living in the Limousin not far from Richard, my husband Simon and I have found his books an invaluable resource in getting properly orientated to our new environment. Having said that, I do feel that 'Bonne Chance' could have done with a bit more editing. The style is a bit clunky in places and are Colorado beetles really nine centimetres long? Hopefully glitches like these will be ironed out for future editions.
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'French Perfection'
I bought this book after reading Bon Courage, the first adventure. We have also purchased a farmhouse in Limousin approx 12 miles from the writer so the surrounding area etc was... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Toby
Bonn Chance:Building a new life in rural France
A well written book interesting subject building a new life in France if you are thinking of going to France then this is a good book to read with hints and ideas
Published on 28 Sep 2009 by I. F. BAGG
A good read.
I read this book before "Bon Courage". Having moved to The Charente region of France 5 years ago I am always interested in others' experiences. Read more
Published on 8 April 2009 by Mr. J. C. Packman
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I wouldn't normally respond to "reviewers" on Amazon, but I'm irritated by the likes of Issie, who are prepared to diss a book without fair comment. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2009 by R. Wiles
Bonne Chance
This book took some reading, I kept putting it down and picking it up
Not sure I would buy another book written by Richard Wiles
Disappointing end
Not sure I would buy another book written by Richard Wiles
Disappointing end
Published on 4 Oct 2008 by Issie
Not quite as good as Bonne Courage
Firstly lets hope Amazon get around to publishing this review - the last five I have written on my purchases from Amazon seem to to have disappeared into a black hole somewhere,... Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2008 by Mr. M. J. Gilligan
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